The Commonwealth Fund's Harkness Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for individuals who are committed to advancing health care policy and practice to spend a year in the United States conducting internationally comparative research with mentorship from leading U.S. experts. Alongside their research, Fellows engage in a series of leadership development activities, gain an in-depth understanding of the U.S. health care system and policy landscape, and build a robust network for cross-national exchange and collaboration. The program is open to eligible individuals from the following countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Important Program Update
2025 marks 100 years of the Harkness Fellowships (1925–2025)! As we celebrate a century of empowering leaders for impactful change, fostering global collaboration, and shaping public policies to address shared challenges, we also pause to prepare for the next century of impact.
The next application cycle will be for the 2027–28 fellowship year (there will not be a 2026–27 call for applications).
The 2027–28 Harkness Fellowship application will open in June 2026. To receive updates, including details on future information sessions and the next application cycle, join our email list.
The Commonwealth Fund’s commitment to the Harkness Fellowship is as strong today as it was a century ago: follow us on LinkedIn for highlights from the program’s 100 years of impact.
