Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship
Fellows typically work full-time for one year in Human Rights Watch’s New York or Washington, D.C. office. In some instances, other locations may be considered. Fellows monitor human rights developments in various countries, conduct on-site investigations, draft reports on human rights conditions, and engage in advocacy and media outreach aimed at publicizing and curtailing human rights violations. Past fellows have conducted research and advocacy on numerous different issues in countries all over the world. Recent examples include projects on: police corruption and access to justice in Liberia; accessibility for people with disabilities in Russia; youth in solitary confinement in US prisons; hazardous child labor in artisanal gold mining in Tanzania; police abuse of gay men in Kyrgyzstan.
Award / Eligibility Details:
Recent graduates (at the Master's level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide. LL.Ms are also eligible. Graduates with LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered. Please see website for what is considered “recent graduates.” Prior research experience, including experience conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required.
The salary for fellows is US $55,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: Early October each year
Academic Level: Post-Graduate
Type/Purpose: Internship / Professional Development, Public Service Program, Research
Field of Study: Arts & Humanities, Public Affairs / Policy, Social Sciences
Location: United States
Citizenship eligibility: All, Foreign Citizen / International Student, Permanent Resident, US Citizen, US National
Special Circumstances:
For more information: https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/?employmentLevel=Fellowship&location=&department=&keywords=
