Introduction:
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University is excited to announce that it is now accepting fellowship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. This open call invites scholars and practitioners to join the vibrant community in Cambridge, MA, engaging in collaborative exploration of crucial issues shaping the Internet.
About the Berkman Klein Fellowship Program:
The Berkman Klein Center’s mission is to explore and understand cyberspace, studying its development, dynamics, norms, and standards. The fellowship program provides a unique opportunity for innovative thinkers and changemakers to spend the academic year in residence, contributing to public scholarship, fostering camaraderie, and sparking new initiatives.
Opportunities and Expectations:
Fellows are expected to produce public outputs impacting scholarly debates, including technical prototypes, writing, convenings, reports, websites, or academic papers. Engaging in weekly sessions, working groups, and collaborative activities is crucial. Fellows also contribute to the wider Berkman Klein Center community, fostering connections with diverse individuals and organizations.
Areas of Interest for 2024-2025:
The fellowship program welcomes applications from scholars advancing Internet & society studies in the public interest. Key areas of interest include fairness and justice, democracy, Web3 and decentralization, global Internet governance, digital identity, artificial intelligence, and more.
Benefits:
The fellowship program offers a stipend, with different pathways for funding based on individual circumstances. Fellows are expected to commit to the program from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with a requirement to be in Cambridge, MA, from September to May. Access to Harvard University resources, including libraries and research facilities, is provided.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until January 22, 2024, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Eligible applicants include academics, post-docs, professors, practitioners, technologists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, policymakers, activists, and more. The application requires a resume, a personal statement, and work samples.
Conclusion:
Join the Berkman Klein Center Fellowship Program to contribute to the understanding and development of the digitally-networked environment. Embrace a year of collaborative exploration, public scholarship, and meaningful connections in the heart of Cambridge, MA.
For detailed information and to apply, visit the Berkman Klein Application Tracker: http://brk.mn/2425apply. If you have questions, email bkcapplicationquestion@cyber.harvard.edu.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this dynamic community and make a significant impact on the future of the Internet and society. Apply now!
