WAPPP supports students at Harvard Kennedy School and beyond with co-curricular opportunities including funding for student-led events and initiatives, research and applied learning experiences, undergraduate internships, and more.

Explore all of our student programming and opportunities below and be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow our Twitter and LinkedIn accounts to stay up to date about events and opportunities at WAPPP.

Funding & Awards

Internships & Funding

WAPPP provides J-Term funding for PAE/SYPA as well as Summer/Winter stipends to Harvard graduate students for field placements that focus on closing gender gaps.

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Doctoral Fellowships

WAPPP offers non-stipendiary fellowships to exceptional scholars who are conducting gender-related research in one of WAPPP’s three focal areas. 

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Class Day Awards

WAPPP offers three Class Day Awards to celebrate extraordinary members of the graduating class and HKS faculty members and staff who supported them.

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Programming & Events
 

Seminar Series

Each semester WAPPP hosts a weekly seminar series; the focus for fall 2025 is exploring work and family. Led by WAPPP Co-Director Hannah Riley Bowles, the seminar is held virtually on Mondays at 3 PM ET this semester.

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From Harvard Square to the Oval Office

"Oval Office" is a non-partisan, co-curricular political training program designed to inspire students to run for office through hands-on trainings, by growing their networks, and by connecting them with an array of leaders who serve as role models to the cohort. 

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Co-sponsored Workshops and Speaker Events

Engage with leaders in thought and practice during discussion sessions and events. For student conferences and events, please inquire with Laura Botero about opportunities for support.

Event Calendar
Additional Resources

Campus and Community Life

All community members at Harvard have access to a wide array of resources across campus. 

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Gender Course Guide

Explore courses relating to the study of women and gender from across Harvard University.

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Gender Action Portal

GAP is a collection of research evaluating the impact of specific policies, strategies, and organizational practices to advance gender equity.

Explore GAP studies

Previous Events

Explore our WAPPP youtube featuring previous events, speakers, and seminars that we have hosted. 

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Disability Resources

HKS is committed to the full inclusion of all students in our communities, providing accommodations and support to students. 

Accommodations & Services

Non-Discrimination and Bullying

The University has adopted new policies and procedures to address discrimination and bullying in our community, known as "NDAB". 

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Lactation Rooms and Childcare

Private, safe, and secure lactation rooms are available to HKS students who are nursing. 

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Wellbeing, Health & Support

Resources to support students in their academic, personal, and mental wellbeing. 

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HKS Student Organizations