Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy 2027-2028

The Ernest May Fellowship in History and Policy is a funded fellowship hosted within Harvard's Belfer Center for International Affairs. It supports postdoctoral or predoctoral research with a strong historical focus and provides access to Harvard libraries and facilities, along with mentorship from designated faculty mentors. Fellows receive annual stipends and, for some categories, health insurance reimbursement.

Annual stipend; access to Harvard University libraries and facilities; mentorship from senior faculty; health insurance reimbursement for eligible fellows.

Preference will be given to History Ph.D. students or postdoctoral researchers, but scholars in other fields whose research projects have a strong historical focus will receive consideration.

Submit CV/resume, unofficial transcript (predoctoral applicants), research statement, writing sample, and contact information for three recommenders.