Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-28

The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-28 is a fully funded one-year fellowship at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, USA, open to accomplished scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, and practitioners from all nationalities. Selecting approximately 50 fellows annually across humanities, social sciences, creative arts, science, engineering, and mathematics, the fellowship provides a $78,000 stipend, $5,000 in project expenses, relocation support, housing, childcare, healthcare options, and dedicated office or studio space. The application deadline is 1 October 2026.

Program Highlights

Detail	Information
Opportunity Type	Fully Funded International Research Fellowship
Organising Body	Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University
Mode	Offline (Full-time, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA)
Duration	1 Year
Location	Radcliffe Yard, Harvard University, USA
Number of Fellows	Approximately 50 annually
Last Date to Apply	1 October 2026

About the Program

The Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-28 invites individuals who have achieved exceptional work in their respective fields to spend a year deeply immersed in their own independent projects within one of the most intellectually diverse fellowship communities in the world. The fellowship deliberately brings together scientists, artists, writers, and thinkers across vastly different disciplines, creating a uniquely cross-pollinating environment where fellows encounter perspectives and collaborators they would rarely meet within their own fields. Consequently, fellows gain unrestricted access to Harvard’s extensive academic and research resources, dedicated studio or office space at Radcliffe Yard, and the ability to hire research partners with wages fully covered by the fellowship. Furthermore, fellows join a substantial and influential global network of Radcliffe alumni who continue to shape their fields long after completing their fellowship year, extending the program’s impact well beyond the twelve months spent at Harvard.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualification

• Open to applicants of all nationalities worldwide
• Must demonstrate a strong record of published, exhibited, or performed independent work in their field
• Current doctoral or master’s students are not eligible, unless their dissertation has been accepted and the degree is pending, alongside meeting additional field-specific criteria

Experience & Other Conditions

• Must be a highly accomplished scholar, scientist, artist, journalist, or practitioner with demonstrated excellence in their chosen field
• Must propose an independent project to be developed during the fellowship year
• Applicants should review the detailed eligibility criteria specific to their application area before applying

Benefits & Funding

Component	Detail
Stipend	$78,000 for the full fellowship year
Project Expenses	$5,000 allocated for project-related costs
Relocation	Relocation support to and from the USA covered
Housing	Housing support provided
Childcare	Childcare support available
Healthcare	Healthcare options provided
Studio/Office Space	Dedicated office or studio space at Radcliffe Yard
Harvard Affiliation	Harvard visiting fellow appointment with full access to university resources
Research Partners	Ability to hire research partners, with wages covered by the fellowship
Professional Development	Engagement and professional development opportunities throughout the year

Topics / Themes Covered

The fellowship supports independent work across three broad categories:

Humanities and Social Sciences: African-American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Architecture, Art History, Business, Classics, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Environmental Studies, Film Studies, Folklore/Oral History/Mythology, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Musicology, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Religion, Sociology, Urban and Regional Planning, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Creative Arts: Creative Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Nonfiction (Biography/Memoir/Current Issues), Film and Video, Journalism, Music Composition, Playwriting, and Visual Arts

Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Biology and Medical Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematics and Applied Sciences, Materials Science, Physics and Astronomy/Astrophysics, and Statistics

Selection Process

• Online application submitted via the official Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship portal before 1 October 2026
• Applicants select their application area at registration: Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Arts, or Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
• Evaluation based on the project proposal, CV, work sample, and letters of recommendation
• Only approximately 50 fellows are selected annually from a highly competitive global applicant pool

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship application portal and register by providing your name, email, and password.
2. Log in via the activation link provided and select your application area — Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Arts (including journalists and nonfiction writers), or Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
3. Complete the online application form with your personal and professional background details.
4. Prepare your project proposal with a bibliography, curriculum vitae, and a writing or work sample relevant to your field.
5. Arrange for letters of recommendation to be submitted in support of your application.
6. Submit your completed application before the 1 October 2026 deadline.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
All Applicants	N/A

Required Documents

Document	Detail
Application Form	Completed online via the official Radcliffe portal
Curriculum Vitae	Full academic and professional background
Project Proposal	Including a bibliography relevant to the proposed work
Writing or Work Sample	Representative of the applicant’s independent work
Letters of Recommendation	Supporting the applicant’s track record and proposed project

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	16 June 2026
Application Deadline	1 October 2026
Fellowship Year	2027–28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-28?
Accomplished scholars, scientists, artists, journalists, and practitioners of all nationalities with a strong record of published, exhibited, or performed independent work are eligible; current doctoral or master’s students are generally not eligible unless their dissertation has been accepted with the degree pending.

What financial support does the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-28 provide?
Fellows receive a $78,000 stipend, $5,000 in project expenses, relocation support, housing, childcare, healthcare options, dedicated studio or office space at Radcliffe Yard, and the ability to hire research partners with wages covered.

How many fellows are selected for the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship each year?
Approximately 50 fellows are selected annually across the three broad application areas – Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Arts, and Science, Engineering, and Mathematics – making the fellowship highly competitive.

What fields of work does the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship support?
The fellowship spans an extensive range of disciplines including history, literature, public policy, creative writing, journalism, visual arts, biology, computer science, physics, and mathematics, among many others across its three broad application categories.

Is the Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship open to international applicants?
Yes – the fellowship is explicitly open to applicants of all nationalities worldwide, making it accessible to accomplished individuals from any country with a demonstrated record of excellence in their field.