Overview

The ISHR Fellowship offers a prestigious opportunity for emerging human rights professionals to gain hands-on experience within the international human rights system, based in Geneva, Switzerland for one year.

Eligibility

Postgraduate students and recent graduates, particularly from ABA-accredited law schools, with relevant coursework in J.D. or LL.M.
Candidates from related graduate-level disciplines in Political Science, International Relations, or Project Management are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Direct exposure to United Nations human rights negotiations.
Experience monitoring international human rights mechanisms.
Opportunities to contribute to legal and policy advocacy.
Networking access to diplomats, NGOs, and human rights defenders.
Training in advocacy, reporting, and coalition-building.
No independent remuneration; external funding must be secured through scholarships or grants.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a two-page Cv without a profile picture, one writing sample (maximum five pages), and a description of their funding source. Incomplete applications will not be considered.