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Title Weatherhead Scholars Program Practitioner Fellows

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Position Description

The Weatherhead Scholars Program (http://scholarsprogram.wcfia.harvard.edu/) at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University invites applications for visiting practitioner fellows, to join its annual cohort of 20-25 members, comprised of postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and practitioner fellows. These one-year research positions aim to support professional practitioners and are intended to facilitate research in the social sciences on international, comparative, transnational, and global issues. The Weatherhead Scholars Program accepts 5-10 practitioners each academic year.This is a residential program; participants are expected to be on campus during the fellowship (late August to mid-May), and to partake in the weekly Weatherhead Scholars Seminar. Practitioners have shared office space at 61 Kirkland St. If desired, they may audit a course and/or participate in research clusters and seminars across the university. Practitioners may also request an undergraduate research assistant. There are limited funding opportunities available. Please see website for information on administrative fees for participation.

Basic Qualifications

Eligible applicants must take a leave from their full-time permanent position in order to participate in the WSP . The duration of each fellowship is one academic year or one semester.

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions

Please apply by February 15, 2025.

Contact Information

Walid Hammam

Director, Weatherhead Scholars Program

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Harvard University

Contact Email walid_hammam@wcfia.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum Number of References Required 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed 2

Keywords

Democracy and Governance, Migration and Refugees, Political Economy, International Development, Global Security, Public Policy, International Relations, International Affairs, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Humanitarian Aid, Diplomacy, Global Health, Transnational Issues, Social Justice, Economic Development, Global Governance, Cultural Diplomacy, Trade and Investment, International Law, Peacebuilding, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Human Rights, International Institutions, Foreign Policy, Civil Society, International Cooperation, War and Peace, Human Security.

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