Changemakers Circle

A learning community for social changemakers.

SICI’s Changemakers Circle is a six-week, cohort-based learning program for Harvard students who care about creating social or environmental change, and are ready to develop (or refine) a social innovation effort of their own. This program is open to currently enrolled students at any Harvard school, and is best suited for individuals with a learning mindset who are motivated to learn from their peers. We welcome students at different stages in their work, working across different sectors, and from different geographies.

Application opens February 2026!

Program Format

The Changemakers Circle is a 3-4 hour weekly commitment, comprised of two key elements:

  1. In-Person Weekly Sessions: Each week, participants will be introduced the fundamentals of social impact strategy through in-person sessions led by the SICI team and guest facilitators.
  2. Small-Group Intensives: In addition to weekly sessions, participants will join four small-group intensives to explore a key challenge that a peer is facing and to brainstorm potential solutions.

Program Goals

Through exposure to core frameworks, tools, and approaches used by SICI, this program aims to support students in:

  • Clarifying the problem they are working on and why it matters, as well as the dynamics in place.
  • Developing a strategy to lead meaningful progress on the problem, with clear next steps.
  • Understanding the politics of making change happen and aligning stakeholders with your vision.
  • Establishing a supportive peer community to test assumptions, unpack barriers, and find creative ways forward.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: Late February 2026
Decision Notification: Early March 2026
Kick-Off Session: March 11, 5:30 – 7:30PM ET
Session One: March 18, 5:30 – 7:30PM ET
Session Two: April 1, 5:30 – 7:30PM ET
Session Three: April 8, 5:30 – 7:30PM ET
Closing Session: April 22, 5:30 – 7:30PM ET

Please note that in addition to weekly sessions, participants are required to join four small-group intensives. These sessions are offered multiple times each week, both in-person and online.