Applications are now open for the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027/28 at Harvard University in the USA.
This fully funded one-year fellowship offers exceptional mid-career professionals, scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and practitioners from around the world the opportunity to pursue ambitious projects at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.
Selected fellows receive a generous stipend of $78,000, project expenses up to $5,000, housing, relocation support, and full access to Harvard’s resources. Approximately 50 fellows are selected each year across Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Opportunity Summary
| Opportunity Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Harvard Radcliffe Institute |
| Programme / Job Title | Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027/28 |
| Type | Fully Funded International Fellowship |
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year (September 2027 – May 2028) |
| Stipend | $78,000 + $5,000 Project Expenses |
| Number of Fellows | Approximately 50 |
| Application Deadline | 1st October 2026 |
About the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship
The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Programme, hosted by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, brings together exceptional thinkers from diverse fields to pursue ambitious projects in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment. Inspired by the belief that bold ideas require time, space, and community, the fellowship supports transformative work that crosses traditional academic boundaries. Fellows benefit from Harvard’s unparalleled resources while becoming part of a vibrant intellectual community committed to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges.
Fellowship Fields & Focus Areas
The programme is open in the following broad categories:
Humanities & Social Sciences
African-American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Education, History, Law, Literature, Political Science, Sociology, Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and many others.
Creative Arts
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Journalism, Film & Video, Music Composition, Visual Arts, and Playwriting.
Science, Engineering & Mathematics
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, and related interdisciplinary fields.
About the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Requirements
- Open to applicants from all nationalities
- Must have a strong record of independent achievement (published work, exhibitions, performances, etc.)
- Applicants must have received their doctorate (or terminal degree) by December 2025 (for scientists/engineers) or have a strong body of published work (for artists/humanists)
- Current doctoral or master’s students are generally not eligible (except in rare cases where the dissertation has been accepted)
- Must demonstrate how the fellowship will advance their work and have broader impact
Benefits of the Programme
- $78,000 stipend for the fellowship year
- $5,000 additional project expenses
- Full relocation expenses to and from Cambridge
- Provided housing in Cambridge
- Healthcare options and childcare grants
- Private office or studio space at Radcliffe Yard
- Harvard visiting fellow appointment with full access to university libraries and resources
- Opportunity to hire research partners (wages covered by Radcliffe)
- Access to Harvard’s vast intellectual community and professional development opportunities
Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Portal
Applications are submitted online through the Radcliffe Fellowship portal. You will need to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Project proposal (with bibliography where relevant)
- Writing or work sample
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic transcripts (where applicable)
Applicants must choose one of the three disciplinary areas: Humanities & Social Sciences, Creative Arts, or Science, Engineering & Mathematics.
