Harvard University is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States (founded 1636) and one of the eight Ivy League schools, widely regarded for their high academic standards, selectivity in admissions, and social prestige.
The Radcliffe Fellowship Program supports exceptional individuals in science, writing, scholarship, public intellect, and the arts who are making significant contributions to their fields. The program offers a sanctuary at Radcliffe Yard within Harvard University, where fellows are part of an interdisciplinary and creative community. They have the chance to focus intensively on their projects, drawing on Harvard’s vast resources. The program promotes diversity across many dimensions and seeks applications from a wide range of fields. It awards 50 fellowships annually, open to individuals or groups, and encourages projects that reflect on women, gender, and society; address climate change and its impacts, particularly on marginalized communities; or explore the legacies of slavery. Interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged to leverage the diverse intellectual community.