Harvard Kennedy School(HKS)
Auto-generatedHarvard Kennedy School (HKS) is Harvard University's graduate school for public policy and public leadership, offering master's and doctoral programs, executive education, and conducting research and policy analysis on governance, public policy, and international development.
Topics they convene
21 upcoming events · 456 past events
Upcoming events
From Advocacy to Public Service: Building Coalitions and Driving Change — Nov 10, 2026, 12:00pm (Littauer 166)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Food for Thought series conversation featuring Laphonza Butler in discussion with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes about coalition-building, representation, and pathways from advocacy to public office. Lunch will be served. Registration requires a valid Harvard email.
Study group on leadership, democracy, and the transatlantic alliance with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and guest Ambassador Mark Brzezinski. Open to Harvard community.
Study Group: Politics in an Age of Discontent: Civil Discourse and the Future of Democracy — Tue, Nov 10, 2026 4:00pm ET (Amb. Kelly Craft with Marc Thiessen)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Study group discussion about civil discourse and democracy featuring Ambassador Kelly Craft and Marc Thiessen. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.
Middle East Dialogue — A Conversation with Simon Sebag Montefiore
Posted: Oct 17, 2026A conversation between Middle East Initiative Faculty Chair Professor Tarek Masoud and historian/author Simon Sebag Montefiore about the modern history of the Middle East and its impact on contemporary ideological and geopolitical tensions. Event is open to Harvard ID holders only; registration required.
Study Group: Conclusion: All the President's Men and Women — Tue, Nov 10, 2026 4:30pm ET (Final Study Group) (Chris Whipple)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Final study group in the series with Chris Whipple discussing themes from 'All the President's Men and Women.' Open to Harvard community.
Being Heumann — Advance Screening Watch Party
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Advance screening watch party for 'Being Heumann' with both virtual attendance and in-person option at HBS Chao Center Room 120.
Study Group: Finding Your Voice: How Leaders Communicate — Thu, Nov 12, 2026 4:00pm ET (Amb. Chris Lu with Gary Locke)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Study group on leadership communication featuring Ambassador Chris Lu and guest Gary Locke. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.
Study Group: Building a Career through Uncertainty and the Winding Path of Life — Thu, Nov 12, 2026 4:30pm ET (Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with Tanya Mayorkas)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Study group with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussing career-building through uncertainty. Open to Harvard community with Harvard ID.
Study Group: Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from Los Angeles City Hall — Thu, Nov 12, 2026 5:00pm ET (Amb. Nathalie Rayes with Jim Hahn)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Study group reflecting on leadership lessons from Los Angeles City Hall with Ambassador Nathalie Rayes and guest Jim Hahn. Open to Harvard ID holders.
From Military Service to City Hall — Panel honoring Setti D. Warren with Mayors Patrick Farrell, Beach Pace, & Sly James
Posted: Nov 2, 2026Forum discussion reflecting on Setti D. Warren's public service with mayors who served in the military; held in the JFK Jr. Forum.
Our Narratives | Fall 2026 Showcase — Fri, Nov 13, 2026 4:00pm ET (JFK Jr. Forum)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026TED Talk–style showcase where Harvard undergraduates share personal stories about paths to public service. Harvard ID required; livestream available.
Climate Finance in an Overshoot World — Energy Policy Seminar with Bella Tonkonogy
Posted: Nov 10, 2026Bella Tonkonogy (Senior Director of Global Programs, Climate Policy Initiative) will discuss the future of climate finance in a world that misses the 1.5°C target. Professor Joe Aldy will moderate; Q&A to follow. Seminar is hybrid (in-person with Harvard ID required and via Zoom) and will be recorded.
WAPPP Seminar with Zoe Marks
Posted: Nov 5, 2026WAPPP hosts a virtual seminar featuring Zoe Marks. (Event listed as virtual on Zoom.)
Making the Vision: Venture Capital, Creativity, and the Power of Story — David Fialkow
Posted: Nov 2, 2026Conversation with David Fialkow on venture capital, creativity, and storytelling. Event held in the JFK Jr. Forum and available via livestream.
Saudi Arabia's Future: Transformation and Leadership in a Turbulent Region — Tue, Nov 17, 2026 6:00pm ET (JFK Jr. Forum)
Posted: Nov 9, 2026Discussion on Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, economic diversification, social change, and regional diplomacy featuring Saudi and U.S. speakers.
Inside the Alliance: Conversation with Ambassadors from America's NATO Allies — Nov 18, 2026, 12:00pm (Malkin Penthouse)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Conversation with current ambassadors from NATO member countries on challenges and opportunities facing the Alliance, featuring multiple ambassadors and moderated discussion. Co-sponsored by Belfer Center and other centers.
Reproductive Realities: Are Families Achieving Their Desired Size?
Posted: Nov 5, 2026A multi-session hybrid event examining whether families are achieving their desired sizes, with virtual participation or in-person at Kresge G1 (Harvard School of Public Health).
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 4
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Fourth session in the study group on the US–Israel relationship and implications for US foreign policy and domestic politics.
A Workforce in Transition: The AI Economy and What it Means for Our Future — Gina Raimondo & Eric Holcomb
Posted: Nov 2, 2026Panel discussion on how AI is reshaping the workforce featuring Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb, hosted by the IOP and Raise US co-chairs.
Book Talk: 'Side Effects' with Alice Miranda Ollstein and MaryRose Mazzola
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Book talk featuring Alice Miranda Ollstein and MaryRose Mazzola discussing 'Side Effects' at the WAPPP Cason Conference Room.
The United States and Israel: Past, Present, and Future — Session 5
Posted: Sep 15, 2026Final session of the five-part study group examining the US–Israel relationship, led by Barak Sella.
Open opportunities
One-year research fellowship for junior and mid-career policy-oriented scholars from Kuwait to be in residence at Harvard to pursue an independent research project aimed for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Visiting Scholar Fellowship for senior policy-oriented scholars from Kuwait for one semester or one academic year in residence to lead a study group or conduct an independent research project.
A residential research fellowship for junior and mid-career policy-oriented scholars focused on the UAE, the Gulf, and the Arab world. Fellows are expected to be in residence at Harvard for the fellowship period and produce a research deliverable (e.g., book manuscript, journal article, working paper, or policy brief). Application deadline December 1, 2026; letters of recommendation due December 15, 2026.
Short-term, six-week research fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative for mid-career and senior scholars and practitioners focused on Israel and regional policy issues. Fellows are required to be physically present at Harvard for the full duration. Application deadline December 1, 2026; letters of recommendation due December 15, 2026.
The Kuwait Program Research Fellowship supports scholars conducting research on Kuwait and related policy issues. Applications are stated as due Dec 1 (year inferred as 2026 from email context).
The Belfer Center at Harvard Kennedy School is accepting applications for 2027-2028 fellowships with its Project on Managing the Atom. Applications due December 1.