Kuwait Program Visiting Scholar Fellowship 2027-2028

The Kuwait Program Visiting Scholar Fellowship is a fully funded programme at the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative that hosts senior policy-oriented scholars on campus for one semester or one academic year to conduct a study group or an independent research project related to Kuwait and the Gulf region. Visiting Scholars receive a stipend, travel support, and access to Harvard libraries and resources. The fellowship supports scholarly output in areas of policy relevance to Kuwait and the Gulf region.

Stipend, travel support, library access, and scholarly collaboration opportunities.

Senior policy-oriented scholars and faculty from Kuwait; applicants must be from Kuwait, currently residing and working in Kuwait, or affiliated with a Kuwait-based academic or research institution.

Submit CV/resume, study group or research project proposal, writing sample, and contact information for three recommenders.