Radcliffe Fellowship- Harvard Radcliffe Institute- (Deadline: Sept 12- Arts, Oct 3- Maths, Engineering and Science)
Radcliffe Fellowship- Harvard Radcliffe Institute- (Deadline: Sept 12- Arts, Oct 3- Maths, Engineering and Science)
Radcliffe Fellowship- Harvard Radcliffe Institute
Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and the larger world.
Based in Radcliffe Yard—a sanctuary in the heart of Harvard University—fellows join a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community. A fellowship at Radcliffe offers an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project. With access to Harvard’s unparalleled resources, Radcliffe fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and present.
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“A year at Radcliffe was everything I could ask for. The gifts of time and space elevated the way I thought about my work. After many, many years, I felt truly free to explore my craft.”
—2022–2023 Radcliffe fellow
Application Process
Our online application for the 2025–2026 fellowship year is now available.
- Deadline for applications in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts: September 12, 2024
- Deadline for applications in science, engineering, and mathematics: October 3, 2024
Applicants may apply as individuals or in a group of two people working on the same project. We seek diversity along many dimensions, including discipline, career stage, race and ethnicity, country of origin, gender and sexual orientation, and ideological perspective. Although our fellows come from many different backgrounds, they are united by their demonstrated excellence, collegiality, and creativity.
Fellowship Benefits
The Radcliffe Fellowship Program awards 50 fellowships each academic year. Fellows receive:
- A stipend of $78,000 with an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses.
- Health insurance assistance as needed.
- Access to Harvard’s libraries and other resources.
- Office or studio space in Byerly Hall.
Throughout the year, fellows convene regularly to share their work in progress. Coming from diverse disciplines and perspectives, they challenge each other’s ideas and support each other’s ambitions. Many say that it is the best year of their professional lives.
Fellowship Expectations
Fellows are expected to:
- Engage actively in the interdisciplinary community.
- Participate in weekly seminars where they present their work and provide feedback on their peers’ projects.
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the Radcliffe Institute and Harvard University.
“This fellowship was the most inspiring and generative year of my scholarly life to date. The opportunity to meet and talk with people from such different areas of expertise expanded my horizons beyond measure.”
—2018–2019 Radcliffe fellow
Focus Areas and Special Opportunities
Radcliffe supports engaged scholarship and welcomes applications from scholars and artists proposing innovative work that confronts pressing social and policy issues and seeks to engage audiences beyond academia.
Reflecting Radcliffe’s unique history and institutional legacy, we welcome proposals that:
- Focus on women, gender, and society.
- Draw on the Schlesinger Library’s rich collections.
We also encourage proposals relevant to the Institute’s focus areas, which include:
- Climate change, especially proposals addressing critical questions of impact and equity.
- Academic freedom and connecting across differences.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Applicants must demonstrate a record of outstanding achievement in their field.
- For faculty or professionals, a recent PhD (within the last 15 years) is preferred.
- Artists and writers do not need an advanced degree but must show exceptional accomplishment.
Application Materials
Applicants must submit:
- A completed online application form.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A project proposal (750 words).
- Work sample(s).
- Letters of recommendation.
Contact Information
For more information or assistance with your application, please contact the Radcliffe Fellowship Program at fellowships@radcliffe.harvard.edu.
“Radcliffe provided a rare opportunity to engage with brilliant minds from diverse disciplines. The collaborative environment fostered innovation and has had a lasting impact on my work.”
—2017–2018 Radcliffe fellow
Join the Radcliffe Fellows Program and become part of a transformative community dedicated to innovation, scholarship, and creativity.
To apply, visit Radcliffe Fellowship Application.
To access the full guidelines and application materials, visit Radcliffe Fellowship Application.
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