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

Opportunities

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Visiting Scholars Program

The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies Visiting Scholars Program brings leading academics and practitioners to the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs to engage with our community, conduct research and provide mentorship and teaching to undergraduate and graduate students. Visiting Scholars include human rights or humanitarian practitioners working with local or international NGOs, U.N. agencies, research institutions and relevant government agencies. We welcome emerging and established scholars and practitioners whose research and practice align with the Center’s priorities.

Please review the Visiting Scholars Program Description for more information on the program and directions on how to apply. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to chrhs@brown.edu by February 9, 2024. If you have any questions, please email CHRHS Program Manager, Maggie Murphy, at maggie_murphy@brown.edu. 


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. Please find more information and application instructions here

The application cycle has closed. 


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. Please find more information and application instructions here

The application cycle has closed.


Global Fellows Program

We are now accepting applications for our Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies (CHRHS) Global Fellows program. In the spirit of collaboration, we encourage humanitarian and human rights professionals and academics to apply. As a Global Fellow of CHRHS, you will be part of a dynamic network of faculty, students, and practitioners interested in humanitarian assistance and human rights. Fellows will contribute to the portfolio of CHRHS through collaborative interdisciplinary research on both the causes of, and solutions for, human rights abuses and the most pressing global humanitarian challenges. CHRHS Global Fellows will not be physically located at Brown University, however, opportunities for collaboration with Brown University faculty, students, and fellows will be made available as they develop. While no guaranteed funding is currently attached to this fellowship, access to research and training seed grants are made available on a yearly basis. Accepted individuals will become CHRHS Global Fellows for an initial 1 year appointment, with a possibility of an extension. If interested in applying, please fill out this Google Form Application.

The application cycle for this year 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.