Faculty Nominations for Weatherhead Center Associates Grant

Faculty Nominations for Weatherhead Center Associates Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Last Updated: February 21, 2026

Summary

The Faculty Nominations for Weatherhead Center Associates invites academics and practitioners from outside institutions to engage with the Weatherhead Center. Associates, who hold unpaid, renewable appointments, can participate in scholarly collaboration, mentorship, and lead seminars. Candidates must typically be employed full-time outside of Harvard, with exceptions possible through a Dean's request. This program underscores the Center's commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration.

Overview

Faculty Nominations for Weatherhead Center Associates Associates are unpaid affiliates—academics or practitioners—from outside institutions whose credentials and interests align with the mission and objectives of the Weatherhead Center. Associates may participate in activities such as scholarly collaboration with Weatherhead Faculty Associates, student mentorship, or they may lead a Center-sponsored seminar or study group. Associates receive an unpaid, one-year renewable appointment that is subject to an initial approval and subsequent annual reappointment review by the Weatherhead Center Steering Committee.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Associates must ordinarily hold paid, full-time employment outside of Harvard University. An exception from the Dean must be requested in cases where an Associate does not meet the outside employment requirement.