As the United States begins to undergo a major demographic shift, individuals of Latino origin are becoming the largest ethnic group in the nation. Addressing this shift, the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership now offers the U.S. Latino Leadership Fellowship. This fellowship is a life-altering opportunity for practitioners, activists, and scholars who are interested in addressing disparities in their communities.

Candidates may be working to inspire change regarding education, health care, immigration, entrepreneurship, public policy, or any other field. U.S. Latino Leadership fellows are powerful leaders who are able to build cross-sector partnerships and to inspire new ideas and change through these active collaborations.

The fellowship provides selected candidates with full tuition scholarships and health fees for up to two years. Fellows may also apply for a living stipend of up to $25,000, depending on the nature of their pogroms of study. Each applicant will be evaluated based on their potential to reduce disparity in underserved American communities, as well as their overall academic ability.

All admitted degree program students at Harvard Kennedy School are eligible to apply for this award. Applicants who belong to traditionally underrepresented groups and are interested in education, business, public health, medicine, government, and law are especially encouraged to apply. Award decisions will be made based on academic merit and financial need.

In return, fellows are expected to participate in a yearlong co-curricular program. This program is designed to inspire fellows and to provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, and leadership skill-building. Participants will engage in dinner seminars, retreats, field experiences, workshops, and lectures, all of which are designed to promote ethical decision making and negotiation.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of 150 words or less. This profile should address the degree the candidate is attending to pursue at Harvard, as well as any relevant academic information. It should also detail the candidate’s work and professional experiences, personal interests, leadership experiences, and academic highlights. This should be written in the third person.

Applicants should also submit a single document containing written responses to two essay prompts. In the first, the candidate should discuss a topic of interest as it pertains to reducing disparities in Latino communities, as well as the applicant’s experience related to this topic. The second should discuss the candidate’s interest in the fellowship and how his or her leadership goals have inspired him or her to apply.

All application materials to Harvard University are due by December 3, 2018. Materials for the fellowship application must be completed and submitted by early February, with interviews taking place in early March. Decisions will be made shortly thereafter.

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The Harvard Kennedy School invites talented master’s degree students to apply for the Dubin Graduate Fellowship for Emerging Leaders. This program is for students who have demonstrated strong character and perseverance in the face of adversity, and who have nonetheless made a commitment to making a powerful impact on their local communities.

This program awards fellows a full tuition scholars, as well as applicable health fees, for up to two years. Each fellow may also apply for an additional stipend of up to $5000 to help pay for unpaid summer internships or professional development opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate their potential by offering strong character and impressive academic credentials. They will participate in a rigorous co-curricular program via the Center for Public Leadership.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of fewer than 150 words. This short profile should contain relevant information about the applicant’s background, the degree he or she is pursuing at the Harvard Kennedy School, and any previous education attempted. Candidates should also detail their accomplishments, including leadership experiences, academic credentials, and work or professional experience. Applicants must also submit two written responses in a single document, addressing their interest and commitment to leading change in challenged communities.

Applicants must be in their first year of study in any Harvard Kennedy School master’s degree program. They can be domestic or international, but should be prepared to engage in a Welcome Retreat and Leadership Discussion Series, in which candidates will get to know each other as well as prominent practitioners and national leaders in service and leadership. Participants will also be able to connect and engage with CPL and Dubin Fellows Network in opportunities such as leadership skills workshops, networking events, and mentoring experiences.

Awards will be granted based on academic merit, as well as financial need. Awards granted in the second year of each candidate’s degree will be evaluated based on the success of the first year of the award. All application materials to Harvard University must be submitted no later than Monday, December 3, 2018. Fellowship applications should be submitted by early February 2019. Interviews will occur in early March 2019, with final decisions made shortly thereafter.

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Each year, the Louis Bacon Environmental Fellowship at Harvard University brings together young leaders dedicated to protecting and improving the globally shared environment. This program helps fellows obtain coveted connections with well-established international leaders in environmental health and science, allowing them to foster the relationships necessary to make a serious environmental impact. The program encourages new ideas and innovative change, and helps participants build cross-sector partnerships.

Each fellow in this program is awarded a full tuition scholarship, along with complete health fees for up to two years. Fellows are also eligible for an additional stipend of $10,000, depending on their programs of study. Applicants will be evaluated based on their academic credentials, as well as their potential to impact environmental policy and practice. Applicants may be any student entering their first year of study in any of the Harvard Kennedy School’s masters’ degree programs.

In return, fellows are expected to participate in a co-curricular program offered by the Center for Public Leadership, as well as to work with their peers to establish professional connections and environmental solutions. They should also expect to participate in field experiences, networking opportunities, workshops, seminars, retreats, and a speaker series.

To apply, candidates should submit a biographical profile of fewer than 150 words, detailing the candidate’s background and academic interests at Harvard Kennedy School. The profile should also include details about professional and academic accomplishments, leadership achievements, awards, credentials, and the intended degree of study at Harvard. Each applicant should also submit a single document containing written responses to two essay prompts, both focused on the candidate’s passion for preserving the environment.

Applicants must be accepted to Harvard Kennedy School in order to receive the award. Applications to Harvard must be submitted in early December 2021. Fellowship applications should be submitted by February 2022. Interviews will be held in early March 2022 by the Louis Bacon Environmental Leadership Fellowship Selection Committee.

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The Gleitsman Leadership Fellowship is made possible through the generous endowed gift provided by the state of Alan L. Gleitsman. This fellowship is designed to provide substantial financial support to exemplary Harvard Kennedy School graduate students. The gift, in the amount of $23 million, was awarded in 2007 and addresses Mr. Gleitsman’s hope that the world would begin to address the accomplishments and messages of various social activists.

This fellowship offers a significant financial award, compensating both for full tuition and health fees for two years, as well as a robust extracurricular experience. Students must be pursuing master’s degrees and profoundly interested in social change in order to apply. Selected candidates will be chosen based on merit, but also with consideration given to financial need. Domestic and international students alike may apply, but all accepted candidates should be prepared to participate in the weekly co-curricular program of the fellowship.

The fellowship includes various extension activities, such as a leadership discussion series and a field experience in a major US city. Fellows will also be encouraged to connect with CPL and Gleitsman fellows, engaging in roundtable discussions and mentoring experiences along with other networking events. Fellows should expect to engage in a welcome retreat and significant work in social activism and innovation as well.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a biographical profile of under 150 words. This profile should address the degree that the applicant intends to pursue at Harvard Kennedy, as well as any concurrent or joint program that is being pursued. The profile should also include information about residency, professional and personal accomplishments, and awards or educational credentials. Each candidate should also submit two written responses addressing the candidate’s commitment to social activism, innovation, and leadership.

All application materials for the Harvard Kennedy School must be received in early December 2021. Fellowship materials should be submitted on February 4, 2022. Interviews will be held in March 2022.

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Each year, the Project on Managing the Atom offers several fellowships for pre-doctoral and postdoctoral scholars. These awards are also available to mid-career professionals who are interested in researching topics of interest for up to one year with the possibility of renewal. Sample topics include nuclear nonproliferation policy, nuclear weapons strategy, disarmament processes and verification, the future of nuclear energy, regional conflict and nuclear weapons, security for nuclear weapons, arms control, and other items related to nuclear policy

Fellowships are designed for individuals who have received a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, including current university faculty members. Candidates will work in the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. The program allows fellows to work in a highly interdisciplinary environment, blending technical concerns and policy as they interact with an experienced cohort of faculty, senior fellows, and visiting policy makers.

Although fellows with any experience in research on nuclear policy may apply, fellows who intend to research the following topics will be given preferential consideration: reducing the risk of nuclear or radiological terrorism; stopping the spread of nuclear weapons; reducing the dangers of existing nuclear stockpiles through arms control or other means; and lowering safety, security, proliferation, and other risks associated with the growth of civilian nuclear power. Researchers should submit proposals highlighting their intended areas of research.

At the end of the fellowship, all fellows must supply a substantial piece of work that was completed during the fellowship period. Research will be presented at a public seminar one or more times throughout the fellowship period, and other seminars must be attended as well. Fellows must also participate in MTA activities, such as meetings, and regularly correspond with staff and senior faculty about research progress.

Fellows will receive ten month stipends of $39,600 (for pre-doctoral fellows) and $50,000 (for postdoctoral fellows). Applicants may apply for other sources of funding. Stipends also include health insurance and transportation passes, along with shared office space and administrative support.

To apply, candidates should submit a three to five page proposal, copies of CVs or resumes, an unofficial transcript, a writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. All interested candidates must apply no later than January 16, 2018, with recommendations due by February 1, 2018. Selected recipients will be notified by March 31, 2018.

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The International Security Program works to train new talent in security studies. This is done through various research programs, as well as through pre- and post-doctoral fellowships. Fellowships are offered in several areas, including U.S. defense, grand strategy, foreign policy, diplomacy, nuclear, chemical, and biological-weapons proliferation, the management of nuclear technology chemical and biological weapons proliferation, control, and countermeasures, terrorism, regional security, internal and ethnic conflict, and international relations theory. An additional fellowship is offered in cybersecurity issues.

This fellowship is designed for recent recipients of PhDs or equivalent degrees. It provides a stipend for research to be carried out over the period of one year. These may also be renewed upon application. Applications are encouraged from women, minorities, and international citizens. Political scientists, economists, natural scientists, and lawyers, along with those from other backgrounds, may apply.

Fellows will have access to Harvard University libraries and other facilities, along with office space, in most cases. Fellows will work collaboratively with other program members and will contribute to research activities along with doctoral dissertations (if applicable). Fellows may also complete books, monographs, or other publications. Fellows must remain in residence for the duration of their fellowships. Stipends of $42,000 or $31,000 will be awarded, depending on doctoral status. Full or partial reimbursement for health insurance premiums will also be awarded.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV/resume, unofficial transcript, research statement of three to five pages, and a writing sample. The writing sample should be a published or unpublished piece that demonstrates English writing ability. It could be a journal article, dissertation chapter, white paper, or chapter from a book published in the applicants’ field. Candidates should also submit contact information for three professional references. All applicants should submit materials by January 16th, 2018, with all recommendations received by February 1, 2018. All successful applicants will be notified by March 31, 2018.

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The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government invites students to apply for the annual Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting. This award honors investigative reporting that promotes ethical and effective conduct of government, along with the creation of public policy.

The lucky recipient of the award will receive $25,000, while five finalists will receive $10,000. The subject matter may relate to foreign policy, but the successful application must have an impact on public policy in the United States as well. The issue addressed in the proposal and project should be something that impacts the individual or team on a local, regional, statewide, or national level.

These awards are funded by annual grants from the Goldsmith Fund of the Greenfield Foundation. Applications for the 2018 prize are now being accepted, with a deadline for all submissions set at December 29, 2017. To apply, students should submit an application that includes contract and application details, along with a detailed submission of work. This submission should include the news organization, title of investigative work, additional involved news organizations, a one-sentence summary of the entry, and a description of the actual or potential impact of entry.

Applicants should also include brief essays addressing questions related to the “story” behind the investigation. Although the award is designed for individual professionals, entries from small and mid-size publications (as well as comparable broadcast/online outlets) are welcomed. Entries may consist of a series of articles on a particular topic, but the submission should be limited to no more than ten installments. No more than four authors should be credited per team.

Materials should be submitted as a link-friendly URL and print-friendly PDF. All questions (and applications, if desired) should be submitted to Tim Bailey at tim_bailey@hks.harvard.edu.

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Harvard University, through its partnership with HarvardX announces an exciting course in American Government. This online course offers a comprehensive introduction to American government and related politics, including foundations, organizations, and policies. It is taught by Thomas E. Patterson, a skilled and renowned instructor at the John F. Kennedy School of Government within Harvard University.

The course is sixteen weeks in length and requires about three hours a week of work, depending on skill level and background. Although it is a free course, a verified certificate may be added for $99. This certificate is official and verified, offering students the option to share it instantly via a resume, portfolio, or online management system such as LinkedIn.

Course material covers all aspects of everyday American lives. It examines the following key questions:

• How is the American political system founded?
• How and why do leading institutions (such as Congress) operate?
• Where do public opinion, parties, lobbyist groups, and the media fit in?
• What are the bases behind the United States’ economic, social, and foreign policies?

The course explains both theory along with individual cases (such as the Iraq invasion) to provide a thorough understanding of how the American government operates. It is an ideal option for college and advanced placement high school students, educators looking for a way to expand upon their own courses, and citizens both domestic and abroad looking to understand how the U.S. political system functions.

Coursework will also allow students to develop critical thinking skills, citizenship, and the ability to reason analytically and synthesize learned information. Class topics include a sampling of the following:

• Political culture
• Federalism
• Civil liberties
• Congress (constituency and party)
• Presidents & domestic vs. foreign policies
• Political parties
• Campaigns and Elections
• Fiscal and monetary policy
• Regulatory policy
• Dynamics of American politics

Students may register for this exciting, self-paced course by visiting https://www.edx.org.

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Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government is a world leader in political science scholarship and instruction. Their Program on Science, Technology, and Society (STS) is currently seeking fellowship applicants for the 2018-2019 academic year. The fellowship does not typically include a stipend, but those who are accepted can submit a separate funding request through the program to support their research. That is to say, purely being a fellow does not guarantee funding, but you can apply for research funding once you are admitted into the program.

The STS program is seeking applicants for both pre-doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships. The pre-doctoral fellowship is best-suited for aspiring scholars who have passed their qualifying exams and are embarking on their dissertation research and writing. Postdoctoral fellowships are for those who recently earned their Ph.D. and are pursuing research that could benefit from STS methods and theories.

The benefits for STS fellows are myriad. First, your work will be furthered through a collegial, scholarly environment, and you will receive intense training in STS, ultimately becoming part of Cambridge’s STS community. You will not only learn from faculty within the program, but also other fellows, as you meet weekly to discuss each other’s research and participate in a weekly STS Circle seminar. Additionally, you will be given the opportunity to audit Harvard graduate courses and participate in the STS Program’s various events. Finally, you will study and learn in an international environment, for past fellows have hailed from the United States, Canada, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe.

If admitted into the program, the fellowship will last one academic year, with a maximum possible stay lasting two years. However, for exceptional circumstances, arrangements can be made for a shorter visit of one semester (about three months).

Applicants will be admitted based on their fit with the Kennedy School’s STS program, intellectual strengths, and research focus. Your application should therefore clearly address how you and your research project will complement the existing work being done at the school. The application deadline for academic year 2018-2019 is January 31, 2018. To apply, you must provide a description of your research interests and reasons for applying to the program (750-word maximum), your curriculum vitae or resume (two-page maximum), and a recommendation letter from an academic advisor. For applicants who wish to go the extra mile, you may also submit a second recommendation letter from a faculty member trained in STS.

To learn more about the program, current and past fellows, and how to apply, click here.

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