#  The Global Sports Initiative Fellowship Program 

 



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**We are not currently offering the Global Sports Fellowship. If you'd like to remain connected with our future activities, please send us an email at** [**wigh@wcfia.harvard.edu**](mailto:wigh@wcfia.harvard.edu)**.**

The Weatherhead Global Sports Initiative Fellowship program invites applications from current and former athletes and individuals in the sports industry for a competitive one-year fellowship to engage with Harvard faculty and students to conduct an individual research project on global issues. Providing access to Harvard's world class research facilities, the Initiative will look to accept fellows who will develop projects related to compelling social, historical, and political issues that wiill help them expand their platforms.



 

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###    Awards  expand\_more  

 

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A one-year fellowship to engage with Harvard faculty and students and provide access to Harvard's world class research facilities to conduct an individual research project on global issues.

 

 

 



###    Who Is Eligible  expand\_more  

 

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- Current and Former Athletes.
- Sports Management Professionals.

 We will consider applications from athletes at all levels and from all sports. Management from all sports will be considered as well.



 

 

 



###    Terms  expand\_more  

 

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Fellows must spend a minimum of one week and a concluding visit in residence. Other meetings and sessions with an assigned advisor and other faculty will be conducted on Zoom. Sessions will commence in the Fall, Spring and Summer.

 The standard program administrative fee is $15,000 for practitioners. Participants are expected to secure their own funding.

 Fellows are required to follow [Harvard's Covid-19 protocols](https://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/), which are updated frequently.



 

 

 



###    How to Apply  expand\_more  

 

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All applicants must submit the following documents:1. Cover letter providing background information on the applicant (sports affiliation, educational background, etc.)
2. A one-page description of the research project
3. Two letters of recommendation



 

 

 



###    Deadline  expand\_more  

 

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We offer three deadlines per year: **December 1st, 2023** for the Spring 2022 Semester  
**April 1st, 2024** for the Summer 2024 Term  
**July 1st, 2024** for the Fall 2024 Semester

 Contact <wigh@wcfia.harvard.edu> for details.