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Fellows & Study Groups

The Fellows Program represents a unique opportunity for political practitioners with diverse experiences and viewpoints to spend a semester at Harvard. Fellows interact with students, participate in the intellectual life of the community, and pursue individual studies or projects. The Fellows Program is central to the Institute's dual commitment to encourage student interest in public life and to develop ways for the academic and political communities to learn from each other. 

Study groups present a tremendous opportunity for students to learn informally from leading public servants, political practitioners, journalists, academics, and more. Organized as semester-long, non-for-credit weekly seminars, study groups are hosted by the Institute's Fellows and other distinguished group leaders. Study group topics range from local to global issues, and are offered in a variety of formats, including project-based working groups, skill-building workshops, and traditional Q&A-based discussion groups.


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Fall Fellows

IOP Fellows

IOP announces Fall Fellows

The Institute has announced a great group of practitioners to serve as fall Resident and Visiting Fellows.

Jackie Kennedy with original Fellows

Jacqueline Kennedy with the original Fellows

Since 1966, the IOP has hosted over 500 of the most talented political practitioners as fellows. Many of the Fellows Alumni remain active in politics and public service. To learn more about who the fellows were over the past 42 years read more.

Study Groups

Study Groups Fall 2009

Study groups present a tremendous opportunity for students to learn informally from leading public servants, political practitioners, journalists, academics, and more.

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