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HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL: BELFER CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025

LOCATION: USA

ISP offers predoctoral, postdoctoral, and advanced research non deferrable fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. ISP seeks applications from political scientists, lawyers, economists, those in the natural sciences, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds. ISP also encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants for pre­doctoral fellowships must be in a doctoral program, have passed general examinations prior to appointment, and have made significant progress on their dissertations. Applications for postdoctoral/advanced research fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience.

CV/ Resume

Unofficial transcript (pre-doctoral fellow applicants only)

Research statement (3–5 pages)

Writing sample (less than 50 pages)

Should be one published or unpublished piece written by the applicant (co-authored pieces not accepted) in English that will demonstrate his/her English-language writing ability

Can be a journal article, book chapter, dissertation chapter, white paper, etc. you have produced in your field

Contact information for 3 recommenders submitting letters on your behalf

Only a limited number of funded fellowships are available: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for other sources of funding. All applicants should indicate clearly whether they are seeking full or partial funding from the International Security Program and indicate other potential funding sources. Nonstipendiary appointments are also offered.

Application Deadline: The fellowship application period for the 2026–2027 academic year will open Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and close Monday, December 1, 2025. Recommendation Letters are due December 15, 2025. Applicants will be notified by February 15, 2026.

BENEFIT:

The International Security Program offers annual stipends of 56,000 USD to postdoctoral research fellows and 46,000 USD to pre­doctoral research fellows. Postdoctoral fellows who have received their Ph.D. within the past five years are benefits-eligible; predoctoral fellows and postdoctoral fellows who received their Ph.D. more than five years ago will receive full or partial reimbursement for health insurance premiums.

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MCDONNELL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY WASHU GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The McDonnell International Scholars Academy at WashU is an esteemed fellowship program that unites exceptional graduate students from across the globe. We are now accepting applications through January 31, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY:

To qualify to apply for the McDonnell International Scholars Academy fellowship program:

Applicants must submit an application to an eligible WashU doctoral or master’s degree program. For most programs, applicants can submit their applications to both the desired graduate program and the McDonnell Academy through the WashU graduate application portal. Application to the McDonnell Academy is separate from and in addition to an application to a graduate degree program at Washington University in St. Louis.

Applicants must have earned or plan to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher before the end of the 2025-2026 academic year (July 2026). This fellowship is not available for undergraduate studies.

Applicants from all domestic and international institutions are welcome to apply! Priority is given to international graduate candidates who are graduates of one of the 30+ partner universities.

To complete your application, you must submit the following materials:

Personal essay – Write an essay, 750 words or less, explaining why you want to be a McDonnell Scholar and how the McDonnell Academy fellowship will impact your goals and career aspirations. 

Short video—Record a two-minute video using the provided prompts to help us get to know you beyond your academic pursuits.

BENEFIT:

Comprehensive Support: Scholars benefit from a fully funded scholarship covering tuition, a generous monthly stipend, professional development funding, and a one-time relocation allowance. In addition, they gain access to extensive resources such as networking opportunities, specialized workshops, exclusive events, and corporate showcases. These opportunities provide invaluable insights, exposure, and connections that will significantly enhance their professional growth.

Leadership Development: Scholars engage in enriching learning opportunities that have been specially tailored to develop leadership skills and to prepare them to tackle complex issues with ingenuity and resilience.

Community Living: Scholars have the opportunity to reside in private, modern cohort housing within walking distance to campus, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among fellow Scholars. 

Mentorship by Renowned Faculty: Scholars partner with world-class faculty who provide personalized mentorship and guidance to support academic and professional development.

Immersive Cultural Experiences: Scholars experience life in vibrant St. Louis and participate in cultural events and activities with McDonnell Scholars & Alumni from more than 70 academic programs and 50 international institutions around the world. Each year, first- and second-year McDonnell Scholars travel to New York and Washington, D.C., where they gain enriching insights into business, entrepreneurship, finance, media, and government.

Communications Training: Scholars participate in specialized communication training courses to enhance their interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.

Global Network: New scholars join a diverse and vibrant community of scholars and alumni from across the globe, creating lifelong connections that bridge cultures and academic disciplines.

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