The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies (CHRHS) at Brown University’s Watson School hosts visiting scholars in Providence for short-term affiliations.
Academics on sabbatical and human rights practitioners pursue their own research and writing, join the Center’s community, and are welcome to give a public talk or workshop.
Benefits & funding
- A courtesy appointment with no salary, benefits or other compensation; scholars usually bring funding from an employer, home institution or external grant.
- Limited shared office space may be available, but is not guaranteed.
- Stays run from one month up to one semester, within September 1 – May 30.
Eligibility
- Established scholars holding a Ph.D., or practitioners in human rights and humanitarian studies.
- Current graduate students are not eligible; Brown points them to its Visiting Research Fellow program.
- Open to US-based and international applicants; international scholars may need a J-1 visa.
- For 2027 the Center especially welcomes asylum and immigration rights or environmental justice work, but any human rights or humanitarian topic may apply.
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Application process
- 1Secure a brief endorsement letter from a regular Brown faculty member.
- 2Submit a cover letter, a research proposal of up to three pages, a CV and two referees’ contacts (no letters yet) via the Google Form.
- 3Deadlines: November 1, 2026 for Spring 2027; April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027.
Program timeline
November 1, 2026
Spring 2027 deadline.
April 1, 2027
Fall 2027 deadline.
appointment window each academic year.
September 1 – May 30