Applications for our 2026-27 fellowship cohorts are now OPEN! Apply here by February 22, 2026!
The Carr-Ryan Center invites individuals dedicated to advancing human rights through scholarship or practice to apply for a year-long fellowship.
Whether you’re a post-doc, scholar, academic on sabbatical, human rights defender, senior leader in international organizations, or head of a human rights organization, we want you to be part of a cohort where fellows can form valuable intellectual partnerships to support their work. Ideal candidates actively invest time and energy in building a community with fellow cohort members.
We encourage fellows to actively participate in the Center’s programs, such as public lectures, study groups, conferences, workshops, and more.
Due to a high volume of applications, please refrain from contacting us directly. Fellowship opportunities are time-limited and do not lead to faculty or staff positions. All nominations undergo review by the Dean of Harvard Kennedy School.