Student program bringing together students from varied backgrounds for research and learning in global affairs, supported by mentors and student advisors.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
About
As the first and only program focused exclusively on global affairs within the Institute of Politics, the Global Affairs Program (GAP) aims to foster a community dedicated to international relations and diplomacy at Harvard.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Diplomatic Dialogues speaker series with former and current ambassadors and diplomats
- World Stage roundtable conversations with regional experts
- Career events, workshops and travel with consulates and embassies
- Mentorship Program connecting members with global affairs experts
- Consulate Crawl
- Weekly newsletter
- The World Stage speaker series
- Yearly trip to the United Nations
Mission, in their words
To foster a community dedicated to international relations and diplomacy at Harvard.
Sponsors & partners
Harvard Institute of Politics
More links
- IOP program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Global Affairs Program (GAP)Harvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Programs | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- Advisors & Mentors | Global Affairs ProgramOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Global Affairs Program articleOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Mission & History | Global Affairs ProgramOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- About Us | Global Affairs ProgramOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Global Affairs Program | Institute of PoliticsOther website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardglobalaffairsSocial account · seen Oct 3, 2026
- Consulate Crawl (Spring 2026) | Global Affairs ProgramOther website · seen Sep 30, 2026
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