The Harvard Carr Center Fellowship 2024-25 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. The program aims to create a supportive intellectual community where fellows can collaborate, contribute, and enhance their work.

Key Details

• Application Deadline: January 5, 2024
• Fellowship Duration: One academic year
• Host Country: USA
• Host University: Harvard University
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Eligible Nations: International
• Affiliation Areas: Carr Center Fellowship, Racial Justice Fellowship, Technology and Human Rights Fellowship.
• Program Inclusions: Research and writing, auditing classes, faculty and expert meetings, leading study groups, and participation in Harvard Kennedy School learning opportunities.

Benefits of the Harvard Carr Center Fellowship

Carr Center provides three fellowship programs. Selected fellows can expect the following elements from each program:

Carr Center Fellowship:

• Open to emerging and established scholars and practitioners.
• Focus on research, writing, auditing classes, leading study groups, and engaging in learning opportunities.
• No funding is available.

Racial Justice Fellowship:

• Focus on promoting racial and economic equity.
• Strengthens discourse connecting domestic civil rights to global human rights frameworks
• Fellows receive a stipend of $10,000 for the academic year.

Technology and Human Rights Fellowship:

• Explores technological advancements’ ethical and rights implications, particularly in artificial intelligence
• Affiliation for one academic year.
• No funding is available.

Eligibility Criteria

All fellows should meet the following criteria:

• 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.
• Both emerging and established scholars and practitioners are welcome.
• Alignment with the Center’s priorities in research and practice

Required Documents

Applicants are encouraged to visit the specific fellowship pages for detailed information on required documents. Generally, applicants may need to provide:

1. Resume/CV
2. Research Proposal
   • Up to 3 pages
   • Emphasize alignment with Carr Center’s priorities and specific faculty
3. Executive Summary of Proposal
   • Limited to 200 words
4. Two References
   • References are to be submitted directly to [email protected]
   • Subject Line: “Carr Center Fellowship Application [First Name, Last Name]”
5. Writing Sample
   • Up to 10 pages
6. List of Prior Publications/Professional Deliverables
   • Include links or up to 3 attachments

How to Apply?

To apply for the Harvard Carr Center Fellowship 2024, follow these steps:

• Visit the application portal below (insert the link when available).
• Navigate to the specific fellowship of interest (Carr Center Fellowship, Racial Justice Fellowship, and Technology and Human Rights Fellowship).
• Review the application requirements and guidelines.
• Prepare the necessary documents mentioned above.
• Apply by the deadline of January 5, 2024.

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Note: Avoid contacting the Carr Center or individual faculty members directly for information. Fellowship opportunities are time-limited and do not transition to faculty or staff positions. All fellowship nominations undergo review by the Dean of Harvard Kennedy School.

For more details and information, please visit the official website of Harvard Carr Center.

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