Herbert C. Kelman Fellowships Grant

Herbert C. Kelman Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
Amount: US $3,000 - US $4,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Herbert C. Kelman Fellowships, offering $3,000–4,000, support research aimed at understanding and resolving international and ethnic conflicts, particularly the Israeli-Palestinian situation. Funded by the family of Professor Herbert C. Kelman, these grants encourage Harvard graduate students to engage in peacebuilding efforts. Eligible candidates may use the funding for dissertation-related travel, training, or data compilation throughout the summer or academic year, promoting vital research in conflict resolution.

Overview

Herbert C. Kelman Fellowships Herbert C. Kelman Fellowships of $3,000–4,000 are awarded for research focusing upon the causes, prevention, or resolution of international or ethnic conflicts, especially the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and/or reconciliation between communities within and across states with a history of protracted violent conflict. Funding has been provided by the family of Professor Herbert C. Kelman, a beloved longtime member of the Weatherhead Center, who devoted much of his career to peacebuilding and conflict resolution. These grants will be awarded to strong and qualified applicants of our pre- and mid-dissertation grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. For Harvard graduate students only.The grants may be used at any time during the summer or academic year for dissertation-related travel, training, or for the compilation of data sets relevant to the student's research.