Fellows and Study GroupsFSG
Program that brings residential fellows from politics and public service to campus for weekly study groups, with undergraduate liaison teams.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
About
The Fellows and Study Groups Program (FSG) has been a cornerstone program since the founding of the Institute of Politics in 1966. FSG connects Harvard students with individuals who are leaders in the fields of politics and civic engagement. Each semester, the IOP invites a cohort of residential Fellows to spend a semester at Harvard, during which they share their expertise and experiences with students. Fellows' experiences range from elected office, public service, journalism, activism, and the intersections of politics and media. Fellows will serve as a resource to the Harvard community through weekly Study Groups, office hours, student group events, and liaison team meetings.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Weekly off-the-record study groups hosted by Resident Fellows
- Student liaison teams of six help plan, produce, and publicize a weekly study group
- Fellows Search Committee and Leadership Team positions
Sponsors & partners
Institute of Politics
In the news
- Red and Blue, Back in the YardThe Harvard IndependentFeb 19, 2026
- IOP Fellows and Study Groups Leaders Push for Changes After Exclusive Biden Invite ListThe Harvard CrimsonApr 23, 2025
- The New Fellows Take the Stage at JFK Jr. ForumThe Harvard IndependentFeb 9, 2023
- Off the Record For a ReasonThe Harvard CrimsonNov 7, 2017
More links
- IOP program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Fellows and Study Groups | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Programs | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Off the Record For a Reason | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- IOP Fellows and Study Groups Leaders Push for Changes After Exclusive Biden Invite List | The Harvard CrimsonThe Harvard Crimson · seen Sep 30, 2026
- The New Fellows Take the Stage at JFK Jr. Forum | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Red and Blue, Back in the Yard | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
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