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.
Events PageBelfer Young Leader (BYL) Student Fellowship
The Belfer Young Leaders (BYL) Student Fellowship Program helps prepare a community of high-achieving Harvard Kennedy School students to cultivate 21st century, global ideas and to gain the strong analytical and innovative leadership skills necessary to excel in the global affairs arena. The BYL fellowship program also aims to impart to students the importance of community, service, and leadership. This fellowship includes the possibility of a financial award of up to $25,000.00 per academic year to be applied towards tuition; awards will be determined based on a student’s need, other financial awards, and academic performance of the student.
Eligibility: MPP and MPA students at the Harvard Kennedy School can apply during 2 application periods - as a prospective HKS student during the admissions and financial aid process and as a rising MPP2/MPA2 student during April of their first year. This fellowship is not currently open to MPA-ID candidates.
Duration: One year, eligible for renewal based upon an annual evaluation process and academic good standing.
Prospective students: Applications are now closed.
Returning Students: Applications are now closed.
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
Afilliated Student Groups
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Women in Defense, Diplomacy, and Development (W3D)
Sign Up for W3D UpdatesWomen 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)
Sign Up for AFC UpdatesThe 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
CONTACTThe 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
CONTACTThe 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
CONTACTThe 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.