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Students

We offer a variety of opportunities for Harvard Kennedy School students to engage with our experts and contribute to our mission: providing research, ideas, and leadership for a more secure, peaceful world. 

Upcoming Student Events

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events tailored for students.

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Program Research and Fellowship Opportunities

Several of the Belfer Research teams and Senior Fellows offer opportunities for students during the academic year.

Belfer Sponsored Conferences

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German American Conference

Be ready to immerse yourself in international affairs, diplomacy, and transatlantic relations. We’re thrilled to invite you for another year of celebrating German-American friendship. Regardless if you’re eager to make an impact on the global stage or are curious about stepping beyond borders, we are your platform to engage in US and German politics, international relations, and forecasts of our planet.

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European Conference

The European Conference is one of the most important events about Europe and the transatlantic relationships in the United States. It is jointly organized by students from the Harvard Kennedy School, the Harvard Law School, the Harvard Business School, the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the Harvard School of Public Health. Its core goal is to strengthen the transatlantic dialogue by bringing together leading scholars, policymakers, leaders, and students from both sides of the Atlantic.

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India Conference

In a world where India's influence reaches far beyond her borders, we are diving deep into her ascent on the global stage. From geopolitics to business and the rich tapestry of culture, witness India's remarkable journey of being a global leader.

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Social Enterprise Conference

The 25th Annual Social Enterprise Conference (SECON), presented by students at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, will bring together top leaders, practitioners and students on March 23-24, 2024 to engage in dialogue, debate, and expression around Social Enterprise.

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Africa Development Conference

Harvard's Africa Development Conference (ADC) is an annual event led by students of African descent at Harvard Law School and Harvard Kennedy School. ADC has become the premier conference for facilitating global discourse on the primary issues of Africa's development, bringing together influential players to further the debate and share progressive policies and practices for a better future for Africa.

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Black Policy Conference

The Black Policy Conference serves as a policy-driven forum that brings together leading minds and practitioners to find sustainable solutions to challenges affecting Black communities.

By creating a dialogue between students, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and community members, the students seek to evaluate existing systems and inspire agents of change and progress.

Panels and workshops will help to equip participants to engage with communities, facilitate educational dialogue on relevant policy issues, and become stronger advocates for civic participation.

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Women in Power Conference

The Women in Power Conference will highlight women at the forefront of 2024’s most pressing challenges. A conference for changemakers, leaders, and advocates, attendees will learn new skills and hear from women charting new frontiers, championing new ideas, and leading across areas such as climate change, AI, and ongoing conflicts.

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Afilliated Student Groups

  • Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D)

    Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development is a student organization elevating the visibility and impact of women interested in pursuing careers in the fields of security, diplomacy, and development. The group provides an inclusive space and network for students seeking to enter or advance within traditionally male-dominated fields. 

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  • Armed Forces Committee (AFC)

    The Armed Forces Committee is a HKS student-led organization that hosts “For the Common Defense,” a weekly speaker series featuring top-tier military and civilian leaders. It focuses pressing national security issues, discusses the civilian-military divide, and serves as the first interaction many students have with the military. 

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  • Ukraine Caucus

    The Ukraine Caucus is a student organization at HKS. Our mission is to focus on the geopolitics of Ukraine and the surrounding region as well as the country’s relationship with the U.S. We strive to serve as an invaluable asset for those interested in learning about the country’s political, economic, societal, and cultural dynamics.

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  • European Club

    The European Club is the student organization at Harvard Kennedy School that brings Europeans and students interested in Europe together.

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  • Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs PIC

    The Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs PIC convenes students who share a professional interest in diplomacy and international relations. The PIC offers policy programming events, professional development, and ties to diplomatic communities in the USA and around the world.

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  • Your Group?

    For questions/inquiries about becoming affiliated with the Belfer Center, please contact Mackenzie Heather at mackenzie_heather@hks.harvard.edu.

Funding Support

The Belfer Center occasionally funds HKS students (or officially recognized Harvard student organizations) for research, publications, and events related to the core interests of the Center. These decisions are made on an ad hoc basis.

All applications are accepted through the application (below) in the fall-spring semester.

Please contact Mackenzie Heather with any questions.