The Harvard Senior Administrator Fellowships for Executive Education allow qualifying staff to participate in the University’s Executive Education and Continuing Education programs, often 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 2021, there are currently 40 placements available to Harvard staff grades 60 and above with at least two years of service (we may add additional slots later in the year once summer and fall programming plans have been finalized). To apply, you must complete the application and indicate the program to which you are applying.
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. NOTE: Harvard Divinity School is accepting applications after this date.
- 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:
Number of place updated in June 2021
| Faculty/School | Eligible Programs | Number of places | Fellowship Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Continuing Education |
Any program that costs $3,250 or less. |
4 | 100% tuition |
| Graduate School of Design |
Integrated Project Management |
1 | 100% tuition |
| Graduate School of Education |
The Online Classroom: Strategies for Higher Ed Teaching and Learning |
4 total: 2 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 |
| Harvard Divinity School | 0 (all slots filled for this year) | 100% tuition | |
| Harvard Kennedy School |
The following programs are not eligible for the Fellowship: |
0 (all slots filled for this year) | 100% tuition |
| HKS Public Leadership Credential |
“A” course offerings, starting in Fall 2021 |
1-2 seats in each course | 90% tuition |
| Harvard Law School |
Leadership in Corporate Counsel Women's Leadership: Adapting and Advocating in a Remote Environment |
0 (all slots filled for this year) | 100% tuition |
| Harvard Medical School |
Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care *Offered in late July |
2 | 100% tuition |
| Program on Negotiation at HLS | Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems |
2 |
100% tuition |
* For these programs, the Fellowship will support 30% of tuition through the Fellowship. Departments are encouraged to support the remaining 70% of the cost.