Henigson Human Rights Fellowships 2026

The Henigson Human Rights Fellowships 2026 is a fully funded post-graduate fellowship offered through the Harvard Law School Human Rights Program. Fellows spend 10 to 12 months working with human rights NGOs in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to legal and advocacy efforts. Fellows receive a stipend and benefits to support living costs and program activities, with mentorship and connections to Harvard’s human rights networks.

Stipend for living and project support, health insurance contribution, backing by Harvard’s network, mentorship, and placement with human rights NGOs.

Applicants must be Harvard Law School graduates (JD or LLM); 3Ls and LLMs graduating in May 2026 are preferred. Applicants with prior post-graduate fellowship funding from HLS are given less preference.

Submit an online application via the Harvard HRP Fellowships page after host organization approval; two-stage deadline process with initial host organization vetting followed by final submission.