The Harvard Senior Administrator Fellowships for Executive Education allow qualifying staff to participate in the University’s Executive Education and Continuing Education programs, mostly at no cost.
Harvard’s Executive Education programs attract accomplished leaders from around the globe who come to learn from our renowned faculty and each other, while addressing their strategic challenges. Program topics include leadership, negotiation, management, strategy, and operations. Eligible staff are encouraged to apply for a fellowship in an area that will advance their thinking and professional practice.
Eligibility and Application Process
For 2022, there are currently 35 placements available.
To be eligible, you must be a Harvard staff member in grade 59 or above and a minimum of one year of service is recommended.
To apply, complete the application and indicate the program to which you are applying. Applications are reviewed by CWD and local Human Resources teams. If approved, applications are forwarded to the Executive Education Program provider for final consideration.
Before applying, we encourage you to read through this sample application to prepare.
Deadlines
- For programs taking place February – May, applications are due by January 31 and notifications will be sent in early February.
- For programs taking place June – July, applications are due by March 31 and notifications will be sent in April.
- For programs taking place August – December, applications are due by May 31 and notifications will be sent in June.
If you receive a Fellowship, you will be notified of the award and then asked to complete the program-specific application with the Executive Education provider/school. If you have questions about the Fellowship or eligible Executive Education programs, please email training@harvard.edu.
Program Opportunities
The following programs are open through the Fellowship:
| Faculty/School | Eligible Programs | Number of places | Fellowship Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Continuing Education |
5 Spaces still available as of May: 1-2 |
100% tuition | |
| Graduate School of Design |
Advanced Technologies for High-Performing Buildings Affordable Housing Fundamentals and Frontiers Using Data to Design Your Workplace Other programs may be added during the year |
2 Spaces still available as of May: 1 |
100% tuition |
| Graduate School of Education |
The Online Classroom: Strategies for Higher Ed Teaching and Learning |
2 total: 1 for each program | 100% tuition |
| Harvard Business School | All open enrollment programs of one week or less | 3 |
30% tuition* Applicant will be responsible for 70% balance of tuition fees: Average 1 week program tuition is $15,750. Fellowship covers $4,725 and applicant is responsible for $11,025 tuition balance. |
| Harvard Divinity School |
1 Spaces still available as of May: 0
|
100% tuition | |
| Harvard Kennedy School |
All open enrollment programs except the list below
The following programs are not eligible for the Fellowship: |
3 Spaces still available as of May: 0 |
100% tuition |
| HKS Public Leadership Credential |
“A” course offerings, starting in Fall 2022* |
1-2 seats in each course Spaces still available as of May: 2-4 |
90% tuition* |
| Harvard Law School |
2 Spaces still available as of May: 0 |
100% tuition | |
| Harvard Medical School |
2 Spaces still available as of May: 0 |
100% tuition | |
| Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health |
2 total: 1 for each program Spaces still available as of May, but eligible program offerings do not run in the fall |
100% tuition | |
| Program on Negotiation at HLS | Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems |
7 total: 2 (May), 2 (June-July), 3 (September, October, December) Spaces still available as of May: 3 |
100% tuition |
* For these programs, the Fellowship will support partial tuition and departments are encouraged to support the remaining tuition. (For HBS, Fellowship supports 30% of tuition and departments are encouraged to support the remaining 70%; for HKS Public Leadership Credential, Fellowship supports 90% of tuition and departments are encouraged to support the remaining 10%.)