RWI Afghanistan Fellowship 2027

The Raoul Wallenberg Institute Afghanistan Fellowship 2027 invites Afghan scholars, researchers and human rights professionals to conduct independent research on critical human rights and gender equality issues affecting Afghanistan. The programme funds six fellowship positions for qualified Afghan nationals residing outside Afghanistan, offering academic mentorship, access to research resources and opportunities to contribute to international discussions on Afghanistan’s human rights situation. The fellowship runs from February 2027 to December 2028, with arrangements for on-site or hybrid participation at Lund, Sweden.

Academic mentorship, access to research resources, and opportunities to engage with international discussions on human rights and policy.

Afghan nationals with an advanced degree in human rights or a related field, and substantial academic and/or professional experience in human rights.

Submit a research concept note and required documents as part of the application process via the official application portal.