The Harkness Fellowships are prestigious awards that allow mid-career professionals from the United Kingdom and other countries to conduct research in the United States. Funded by the Sidney R. Knafel Foundation, these fellowships aim to promote international understanding and collaboration in various fields, including public policy, education, and health. Fellows typically spend up to a year in the U.S., engaging with American institutions and experts while pursuing their individual research projects. The program not only enhances the fellows' professional development but also fosters cross-cultural exchange and dialogue between the U.S. and the fellows' home countries.