Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship 2027–2028
Location
Cambridge/Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Open to
Scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists across the humanities, social sciences, creative arts, nonfiction and journalism, and science, engineering, and mathematics. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for their specific discipline. Current degree students and former Harvard Radcliffe fellows from 1999 onward are not eligible.
For the creative arts, eligible disciplines include visual arts, film and video, fiction, poetry, playwriting, and music composition. Visual arts applicants must have at least five years of professional practice, several curated group exhibitions, and at least two professional solo exhibitions.
Application Fee
Not stated.
What’s Provided
$78,000 fellowship stipend
Additional $5,000 for project expenses
Office or studio space in Byerly Hall
Full-time Harvard appointment as a visiting fellow
Access to the Harvard Library system and University athletic facilities
Professional development and engagement opportunities
Fellows may also be eligible for relocation, housing, childcare, and healthcare support
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover
Applicants are required to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of the fellowship and participate actively in the fellowship community.
Duration
Full academic year, from September through May.
Deadline
Humanities, Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Nonfiction and Journalism: September 10, 2026, at 5 PM ET
Science, Engineering and Mathematics: October 1, 2026, at 5 PM ET
Application Materials
Applicants must submit an application form, CV, a 1,400-word project proposal, a writing or work sample, and contact information for three references. Work-sample requirements vary by discipline.
Other Notes
The fellowship supports ambitious projects in an interdisciplinary setting at Harvard University. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative work addressing pressing social, scientific, or policy issues and engaging audiences beyond academia. Fellows are expected to participate in weekly talks, professional development workshops, and social events.
