The Harvard Radcliffe Institute is currently accepting applications for its prestigious Fellowships, targeting outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional contributions in various domains such as science, writing, scholarship, public intellectualism, professional practice, and artistry. These fellowships aim to recognize individuals whose work not only excels within their respective fields but also has a significant impact on the broader world.
The institute warmly welcomes applications from diverse fields and perspectives, encouraging innovative projects that address pressing social and policy challenges while aiming to engage audiences beyond the confines of academia. Successful Radcliffe fellows are known for their ability to pioneer new tools and methodologies, challenge established artistic and scholarly norms, and shed light on both historical and contemporary aspects of our society.
By offering these fellowships, the Harvard Radcliffe Institute seeks to foster groundbreaking research and creativity that can lead to tangible positive changes in various spheres of human endeavor.
Fellowship Summary:
- Company/Organization(s): Harvard Radcliffe Institute, USA
- Program Type: Postgraduate Fellowship
- Program Location: Harvard Radcliffe Institute, USA
- Program Duration: 8 months
- Available Slot: Several
- Basic Qualifications: Doctorate degree
- Nationality: All Nationalities
Fellowship Details:
The Radcliffe Fellowship Program bestows 50 fellowships annually. Those interested can apply either as individuals or as part of a group of two to three collaborators focusing on a joint project. The program is committed to promoting diversity across various aspects, such as academic disciplines, career stages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, countries of origin, genders and sexual orientations, as well as ideological viewpoints. While the fellows come from diverse backgrounds, they are connected by their proven track records of excellence, their collaborative spirit, and their exceptional creativity.
Benefits:
- Stipend: $78,000 with an additional $5,000 for project expenses.
- Support for Relocation, Housing, and Childcare.
- Health Care Support.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowships, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Candidates must be scholars, artists, or practitioners with visionary proposals that tackle crucial social and policy challenges, aiming to reach audiences beyond the academic sphere.
- A minimum of two years must have passed since applicants received their doctorate (or relevant terminal degree) in the field related to their proposed project before their fellowship appointment.
- Applicants should demonstrate a substantial body of independent research and writing that showcases their expertise and contributions.
- For candidates in the humanities and social sciences, it is required to have either published a monograph or a minimum of two articles in refereed journals.
- For candidates in science, engineering, and mathematics fields, they should have published at least five articles in refereed journals.
Application Procedure:
To apply for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowships for the 2023/24 term, interested candidates should follow these steps:
- Submit the application through the online application portal.
- The application package should include:
- An application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Project proposal (with bibliography, if applicable)
- A writing or work sample
- Contact information of three references
- The referees will receive email prompts to upload their letters of recommendation in support of the applicant’s application.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowships varies depending on the discipline:
- For Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts: The deadline is September 14, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.
- For Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: The deadline is October 5, 2023, at 11:59 PM EST.
