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Senior Researcher, Uyghur Human Rights Project
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Location: Remote or Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA)
The Uyghur Human Rights Project is a Washington, D.C.-based human rights organization that promotes human rights and democracy for the Uyghur people. UHRP is a 501(c)3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide credible information on the situation of the Uyghur people and to mobilize effective action to protect their human rights. UHRP’s advocacy seeks to engage speakers of English, Chinese, Uyghur, and other languages. As a small and dynamic organization, UHRP may consider an individual in this position for internal advancement. The Senior Researcher reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing UHRP’s research projects.
Wilson Center Research Fellowship
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Location: Washington, DC, USA
The Wilson Center invites scholars, practitioners, journalists, and public intellectuals to take part in its flagship Research Fellowship Program. Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, while interacting with policymakers in Washington and other fellows. The Center accepts policy-relevant, nonpartisan fellowship proposals that address key foreign policy challenges confronting the United States and the world.
Perry World House’s Postdoctoral Fellows
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Perry World House’s Postdoctoral Fellows help link the University of Pennsylvania to the global policy community through research, publication, student engagement, and public programming. Perry World House postdoctoral fellows are excellent scholars who study global affairs and have interests in interdisciplinary outreach and policy relevance. We are particularly interested in applicants whose work engages subjects related to Perry World House’s thematic research areas: 1) International peace and security (including but not limited to emerging technologies and global politics), 2) Global Justice and Human Rights, 3) Democracy, and 4) Climate Change.
Humboldt Research Fellowship
Location: Germany
The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you with your research in Germany. Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.
Program Associate, The Human Trafficking Legal Center
Location: Washington, DC, USA
The Human Trafficking Legal Center is seeking a Program Associate to support three of the organization’s programs: the Trade and Forced Labor Program, the Survivor Leadership Program, and the Operations Department. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys managing multiple workstreams, and is committed to advancing human rights and survivor-centered initiatives.