Student Conference at the United States Naval Academy (NAFAC)

For Harvard undergraduates only.

Harvard undergraduates concentrating in the social sciences and interested in learning about issues in US foreign and international affairs may apply to participate in the annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) in Annapolis, Maryland, along with other undergraduates from all over the United States. The conference brings together over 150 students to participate in roundtable discussions. Delegates work together to design solutions to many different domestic and international issues. 

The conference takes place April 6–9, 2026, and the theme of this year’s conference is "Winning the Strategic Terrain: Countering PRC Influence in the Warfighting Domains." For more information on the Naval Academy and the conference, please visit the NAFAC website.

Awards and Benefits

The Weatherhead Center will nominate two undergraduates to attend NAFAC. The Center will pay their conference fees and contribute toward transportation costs to and from Annapolis.

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to attend, and email them in one PDF document to Clare Putnam at cputnam@wcfia.harvard.edu. Include in your cover letter what you believe are the most relevant courses you have taken at Harvard along with a copy of your most recent transcript.

Deadline

February 13, 2026