Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2027-2028

The Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) is now accepting applications to the Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 programs.

The Program is designed for human rights activists working with NGOs on issues including sexual and gender-based violence, minority rights, LGBTQI+ rights, labor rights, indigenous peoples' rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, disability rights, and corporate social accountability.

• Table of Content
• About Columbia University
• Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship
• Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship Courses
• Requirements for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship

• After ISHR conducts its stringent selection process, it makes every effort to secure funding for shortlisted Advocates to attend the program.
• In certain cases where ISHR cannot secure funding, shortlisted Advocates may be asked to secure the funds needed for them to be admitted to the program. 

Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship Courses

• Human Rights

Requirements for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship Qualification

• Advocates must work at the grassroots level.
• Applicants from high-income countries will not be considered except for those representing marginalized communities.
• Fluency in English is required. Preference is given to those who have not previously had opportunities to travel and study internationally.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Advocates must provide proof of institutional endorsement in English from their organizations for their participation in the Program and must commit to returning to that organization upon completion of the Program.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) Fellowship

• Participants are selected on the basis of their work experience in human rights, commitment to the human rights field, and demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies.
• Full-time students, academics, or government officials will not be considered.
• Applicants holding full-time jobs pursuing their advocacy efforts are preferred.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Applicants are asked to complete the application in its entirety. The entire application including attachments must be in English. 
• In order to access the application, click here to view and fill out the Google Form.
• Upon submission of a completed application, a confirmation will be sent to the applicant. 

If you do not wish to apply via this form, you can fill out a PDF version of the form and send it to [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit Columbia University webpage.