Fellowship in Switzerland

The applications are now open for theOHCHR Minorities Fellowship 2026. It is aFully Funded fellowshipfor candidates fromaround the world.

The Durationof the OHCHR Minorities Fellowship program isfour to five weeks, and it takes place in the Fall of 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. Around 15 to 20 candidates will be shortlisted per language group (English, Russian, and Arabic). There is no application fee, and Formal education is not a limitation. The fellowshipcovers all the expenses, including

Airfare,Insurance,Accommodation,Living Expenses, andvisitsto other cities. The OHCHR Minorities Fellowship is a training program for Human rights and minority rights defenders belonging to minority groups. Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of the United Nations system for the protection and promotion of international human rights and minority rights.

• Host Country:
  Switzerland
• Location:
  
  Geneva
• Duration: 4 to 5 Weeks
• Benefits:
  Fully Funded
• Deadline: 31st January 2026

The Program Covers:

• Return Airfare to/from Switzerland
• Accommodation
• Living Expenses
• City Tours

The Minorities Fellowship Programme’s primary objective is to equip minority individuals with knowledge and skills in international human rights to enable their organizations and communities to protect and promote human and minority rights.

• The Fellowship is open to all the Nationals.
• Must belong to a national, ethnic, linguistic, or religious minority group.
• Formal education is not a barrier if
  relevant experience
  is demonstrated.
• Candidates must be nominated by a minority organization/community and
  must return to their NGO
  to apply their knowledge/skills in promoting human and minority rights.

Applicants can apply online from the official website. The link is below