Radcliffe Institute

Explore groundbreaking interdisciplinary work, fellowships, and initiatives emerging from Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

The Harvard and Radcliffe Classes of ’65 Reflect at Reunion

These octogenarians look to the future with hope, and a sense of responsibility.

by Vivian W. Rong

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2025-2026 Fellows

Scholars pursue projects ranging from reducing ethnic violence to searching for an undiscovered super-Earth.

by Olivia Farrar

Jodie Foster Honored at Radcliffe Day 2025

The actress and director discussed her film career and her transformative time at Yale.

by Lydialyle Gibson , Max J. Krupnick

The 2025 Pulitzer Prizes Announced

Winners across five categories, from commentary on Gaza to criticism on public architecture

by Olivia Farrar

Jodie Foster to Receive 2025 Radcliffe Medal

The actress and filmmaker will receive the Institute’s highest honor on May 9.

by Nina Pasquini

Muslim American Life after October 7

A Radcliffe Institute discussion on repression and free speech

by Lydialyle Gibson

25 Years of the Radcliffe Institute

A “messy experiment” in creative, interdisciplinary research

by Nina Pasquini

Radcliffe Women Share Their Stories

An ambitious oral-history project captures the lived experiences of alumnae.

by Meena Venkataramanan

Radcliffe Day: Gender Equity, Melinda French Gates

A panel on achieving gender equity, and a conversation with Radcliffe Medalist Melinda French Gates

by Lydialyle Gibson , Juliet Isselbacher

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2021-2022 Fellows

Dean Brown-Nagin emphasizes fellows who will “reckon with this moment and its meaning.”

by John S. Rosenberg

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2020-2021 Fellows

During the pandemic, a virtual fellowship year looms.  

by Kristina DeMichele