FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AT THE RADCLIFFE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY

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The deadline for applicants in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Creative Arts is October 1, 2010 (11:59 EST).

The deadline for applicants in Natural Sciences and Mathematics is November 15, 2010 (11:59 EST).

General Information

The Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program is a scholarly community where individuals pursue advanced work across a wide range of academic disciplines, professions, and creative arts. Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. In recognition of Radcliffe's historic contributions to the education of women and to the study of issues related to women, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender, and society. Applicants' projects need not focus on gender, however. Women and men from across the United States and throughout the world, including developing countries, are encouraged to apply. We seek to build a community of fellows that is diverse in every way.

Please take a look at the eligibility guidelines and discipline listing before beginning your application. You may apply on-line using our electronic application system. (Please note that if you apply on-line, your recommenders will also need to login and submit their letters on-line after you've begun filling out your application.)

For questions regarding the application process you can contact us by email or phone.

fellowships@radcliffe.edu (humanities, social sciences, and creative arts), or sciencefellowships@radcliffe.edu (natural sciences and mathematics)

Applications Office Line: 617-496-1324

Selection Process

Former fellows of the Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program (1999 to present) are not eligible to apply.

Each application is reviewed in a dual-tiered process by peers in relevant disciplines. Applications are judged on the quality and significance of the proposed project and the applicant's record of achievement and promise. Applicants are notified by e-mail of the results of the selection process in March.

Terms and Conditions

Stipends are funded up to $65,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. If so directed, Radcliffe will pay the stipend to the fellow's home institution. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2011 through May 31, 2012. In the event that they come for one semester, the stipend is $32,500. Since this is a residential fellowship, we expect fellows to reside in the Boston area during that period and to have their primary office at the Institute so that they can participate fully in the life of the community.

For more information, please visit: www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/apply.aspx