Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027-2028

About the Fellowship

Applications are open for the 2027–2028 Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship, a year-long residential fellowship at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, supporting artists, writers, scholars, and researchers pursuing ambitious independent projects. The Creative Arts track welcomes applications from film and video artists, visual artists, fiction writers, poets, playwrights, and music composers. International applicants are welcome.

Fellowship Details

• Runs from September 2027 to May 2028
• Fellows are required to reside in the Cambridge/Boston area during the fellowship
• Selected fellows receive a $78,000 stipend plus $5,000 for project expenses
• Additional support may be available for housing, relocation, childcare, and healthcare
• Fellows receive private office or studio space, access to Harvard libraries and facilities, and opportunities for professional development and interdisciplinary exchange

Application Materials

• Online application form
• CV
• A 1,400-word project proposal (with bibliography where appropriate)
• A writing or work sample
• Contact information for three references, who will be invited to submit letters of recommendation

Work-Sample Requirements by Discipline

• Visual artists: 12 images and, if applicable, up to 3 moving-image excerpts
• Film and video artists: up to 15 minutes of work
• Fiction writers: approximately 30 pages
• Poets: up to 10 poems
• Playwrights: one play or section of a play (maximum 30 pages)
• Composers: 1–3 recent compositions, accompanied by scores where applicable

Eligibility Requirements

• Visual artists: at least five years of professional practice, including several curated group exhibitions and at least two professional solo exhibitions
• Film and video artists: demonstrate a significant body of independent work
• Music composers: demonstrate strong professional achievement and recent performances