Joan Shorenstein Fellowship Program – Spring 2025

The Joan Shorenstein Fellowship Program brings journalists, scholars, politicians and policymakers to the Shorenstein Center at Harvard Kennedy School to engage with students, faculty, and other fellows. Fellows are expected to publish original content that aligns with the center's mission and engage with the community; the program supports research and dialogue at the intersection of media, politics and public policy. Stipends and other financial and material assistance are provided based on need, with funds limited and not guaranteed.

Stipends and other financial assistance; opportunities to publish and engage with the Shorenstein Center; access to center activities and a network of fellows.

Career professionals from journalism, media, documentary filmmaking, political advising and policy, among others; scholars in relevant fields; and applicants fluent in English. Applicants should not have participated in another fellowship within the two years prior to their preferred semester; non-native English speakers must provide English proficiency scores.

Visit the program page for information and use the provided apply link to submit materials.