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Our doctoral program is jointly managed by the  and Harvard Kennedy School.

As you consider applying to our PPOL PhD program, keep in mind that:

  • You must be officially registered from the time you enroll at Harvard until you are awarded your degree.
  •  are merit based. You will automatically be considered for available fellowships when your application is reviewed by our admissions committee. As a fellowship recipient, your tuition will be covered for four years and you’ll receive a stipend for your first and second years. You are guaranteed funding during your final year so you can focus on finishing your dissertation.
  • We encourage you to pursue external fellowships and explore research funding opportunities beyond Harvard. Many of our PPOL students have received funding from the , , , and the .