Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies (CHRHS)

Opportunities

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Research Seed Grant Program

The CHRHS Research Seed Grant Program stimulates original humanitarian and human rights-focused research. Seed grants further a deeper understanding of human rights and humanitarian challenges or test innovative solutions to these challenges. Grants are for up to $3,000. Please find more information and application instructions here. 

The application cycle for the seed grant program has passed. Please check back next year.

Training Seed Grant Program

The CHRHS Training Seed Grant Program is designed to stimulate the development of human rights and humanitarian training initiatives. Awarded training grants help fund the planning and implementation of new workshops, seminars, simulation-based learning and conferences within existing institutions and as kick-starters for independent initiatives. Grants are for up to $1,000. Please find more information and application instructions here. 

The application cycle for the seed grant program has closed. Please check back next year. 

 Brown Human Rights and Humanitarian Leadership Initiative

The Brown Human Rights and Humanitarian Leadership Initiative is a diverse network of alumni that mentor students and support the work of CHRHS.

If you have experience in the human rights or humanitarian sectors, we would like to hear from you. Please fill out this brief form to help us build a robust network that is supportive of students and alumni alike.