"The Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights in the Kennedy School of Harvard University invites individuals dedicated to advancing human rights through scholarship or practice to apply for a year-long fellowship.

"Whether you’re a post-doc, scholar, academic on sabbatical, human rights defender, senior leader in international organizations, or head of a human rights organization, we want you to be part of a cohort where fellows can form valuable intellectual partnerships to support their work. Ideal candidates actively invest time and energy in building a community with fellow cohort members."

Applications for the 2026-27 fellowship cohorts are now open. Find out more and apply by February 22, 2026.