Fellows-in-Residence Program

The Edmond & Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University invites applications from a broad range of researchers and practitioners who will work over the course of the year on pressing issues in ethics. Faculty in arts and sciences and professional schools, postdoctoral scholars, practitioners, and researchers from industry, government, and NGOs are eligible to apply. The call for applications for the 2026-27 academic year is completely open: we will consider any topic pertaining to the serious ethical questions of our time. Our Center will also be continuing the work of our interdisciplinary research network exploring the ethical and political dimensions of disagreement, in both its productive and unproductive varieties. Fellows-in-Residence will be expected to devote the majority of their time to their individual projects and to participate in regular work-in-progress seminars. In addition, Fellows are strongly encouraged to participate in—and contribute to—the Center’s programming, which includes public lectures, themed seminars and reading groups, conferences, workshops, and lunch discussions. This Fellowship is residential. With the exception of travel to conferences and meetings, Fellows are expected to be in residence in the Boston area at least four working days per week during the term, and working from the Center’s office space at least three days per week. Joint fellowship opportunities are available with several other Centers at Harvard, including: Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights at the Harvard Kennedy School Center for Bioethics at the Harvard Medical School Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology and Bioethics at the Harvard Law School Applicants will be invited to indicate on the application form whether they wish to be considered for a joint fellowship position with one of these Centers. Stipends are as follows: Faculty Fellows: up to $80,000, plus a research allowance of up to $3,000 Post-Doctoral Fellows: $7,000/month for 2026-27, plus a research allowance of up to $5,000 per academic year Practitioner Fellows: commensurate with experience, up to a maximum of $80,000, plus a research allowance of up to $5,000 Applicants must have a PhD, professional degree, or a minimum of 5 years of equivalent professional experience by September 1 of the fellowship year. Those who have previously held a yearlong residential Fellowship at the Center are not eligible. To apply, complete our online application form and upload the following documents: Cover letter stating your background and interest in the Fellows-in-Residence Program Curriculum Vitae Research proposal Recent writing sample Names and contact information for 3 references The deadline to submit an application is 11:59pm EST on November 15, 2025.

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