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.
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16 upcoming events · 451 past events
Upcoming events
WAPPP Seminar: How Gender and Power Shape Perceptions of Meritocracy in Organizations
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Assistant Professor Sonya Mishra (Tuck) presents research on how gender and organizational power shape perceptions of meritocracy, drawing on organizational data and experiments.
Still Serving: LGBTQI Service Members Through Decades of Policy Change
Posted: Nov 5, 2026Event examining the history and policy changes affecting LGBTQI service members in the U.S. over multiple decades.
Beyond the Ballot: Latino Voters and the New Political Landscape — Panel featuring Ruben Gallego et al.
Posted: Nov 2, 2026Panel examining trends among Latino voters after the midterms featuring senators, reporters, and IOP-affiliated panelists. RSVP required for in-person attendance; event livestreamed.
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.
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.
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.
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 — Nov 13, 2026, 4:00pm (JFK Jr. Forum)
Posted: Nov 5, 2026TED Talk-style showcase where Harvard undergraduates share personal stories about their journeys toward public service. Registration requires a valid Harvard email.
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.
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.