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The Harvard Carr Center Fellowship 2025-26 provides a unique opportunity for individuals committed to advancing the human rights movement through scholarship or practice. The fellowship is open to post-docs, scholars, academics on sabbatical, human rights defenders, senior leaders in international organizations, and heads of human rights organizations. Apply now!
Opportunity Details
The Carr Center welcomes applications from individuals seeking to affiliate for a year as Carr Center Fellows. Fellows can focus on research and writing, auditing classes, meeting faculty and other experts, leading study groups for students, and participating in other learning opportunities at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Please note that fellowships through this open call are unpaid affiliations. Fellows typically have their own funding through their employer or home institution or through an external grant to cover their expenses.
All fellowship terms are one academic year (September 1-June 30).
Fellows can be post-docs, scholars, academics on sabbatical, human rights defenders, senior leaders in international organizations, or heads of human rights organizations. We welcome both emerging and established scholars and practitioners whose research and practice are aligned with the Center’s priorities.
Location and Travel
Fellowships are primarily non-residential; limited shared office space may be available for fellows wishing to be in residence, but this is not guaranteed. Occasional access to shared office space may also be available for those who are visiting the Cambridge/Boston area.
Here's what you'll need:
Fellowship applications will require:
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