Harvard Wendy D. Puriefoy Cross-Sector Leadership Fellowship 2026–2027: Paid Opportunity for Graduate Students
Applications are open for the Wendy D. Puriefoy Cross-Sector Leadership Fellowship 2026–2027, a paid part-time opportunity offered by the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Overview
The Wendy D. Puriefoy Cross-Sector Leadership Fellowship 2026–2027 is a paid, part-time position offered by the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The programme connects four Harvard graduate students with nationally recognised cross-sector leaders participating in EdRedesign’s By All Means Senior Fellowship Program. Fellows serve as primary Harvard-based liaisons and strategic partners, helping senior leaders navigate the university, advance projects, and build relationships across the campus ecosystem.
Running throughout the 2026–2027 academic year, participants work approximately 6–10 hours per week under a flexible schedule while joining biweekly cohort sessions and supporting two on-campus visits.
Benefits
- Receive compensation at the standard Harvard graduate student rate, supported through work-study arrangements or non-work-study funding.
- Gain direct mentorship and exposure to senior practitioners working on educational, social, and economic challenges.
- Build professional networks across Harvard and participate in senior-level meetings and events.
- Develop practical competencies in research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and facilitation.
Eligibility
- Must be currently enrolled as a graduate student at Harvard University, including master's, PhD, and Doctor of Education Leadership students.
- Must demonstrate strong project management, research, and analytical skills.
- Must possess knowledge of the Harvard ecosystem or the ability to identify campus resources independently.
- Must show a strong commitment to educational equity, racial justice, economic mobility, and cradle-to-career place-based work.
- Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the official application form and submit a résumé and a cover letter detailing their background, skills, and commitment to the EdRedesign mission.
Deadline
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of 31 August 2026. Early submission is strongly encouraged.