Host Country: Switzerland
Location: Geneva
Duration: 4 weeks (June/July 2026)
Funding: Fully funded by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Deadline: 15 September 2025
About the Fellowship
Launched in 1997, the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme offers intensive training on the United Nations system, human rights, and issues affecting indigenous peoples. It aims to strengthen the capacity of participants to advocate for and support their communities more effectively.
The programme is conducted in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese. Fellows are chosen by former participants of the programme.
Key Benefits
- Fully funded travel (round-trip international airfare)
- Living expenses covered
- Basic medical insurance provided
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be of Indigenous origin (non-Indigenous individuals are not eligible)
- No age restrictions
- Must commit to sharing the knowledge gained with other members of their Indigenous communities after returning home
- Must be officially nominated and supported by an established Indigenous community or organisation that is broadly representative
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an application along with a nomination from their Indigenous community or organisation by 15 September 2025.
For further details, please see the fellowship’s website.
