Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program 2026

The Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program provides financial micro-grants of $2,000 to law students and new professionals to pursue field work and research related to international law, human rights, and humanitarian affairs. Fellows undertake their projects in association with an established educational institution, international organization, governmental agency, or NGO. The program aims to support early-career individuals working on issues involving international law and human rights, including refugee rights and humanitarian law.

Micro-grants of $2,000 to pursue field work and related research; opportunity to conduct projects with established organizations in international law and human rights.

Applicants should be in the early stages of their academic or professional careers, including law students, practicing lawyers, human rights professionals, scholars, and others seeking international fieldwork or law-related research.

Submit the Helton Fellowship application form, project budget, writing sample, current CV or résumé, proof of law student status or date of graduation, and letters of support by email to fellowship@asil.org.