Call for Applications: Brown University Visiting Scholar Program 2027 offers academics and human rights practitioners an opportunity for a short-term research affiliation with Brown University’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.
Brown University Visiting Scholar Program 2027
The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies (CHRHS) at Brown University’s Watson School of International and Public Affairs is accepting applications for its 2027 Visiting Scholar Program.
The programme is open to academics on sabbatical and human rights practitioners who would benefit from a short-term affiliation while pursuing their own research and writing projects.
Research Areas
For Spring and Fall 2027, CHRHS is particularly interested in researchers and practitioners working on:
- Asylum and immigration rights
- Environmental justice and rights
- Human rights
- Humanitarian studies
Applicants working in other human rights and humanitarian studies areas are also welcome to apply.
Visiting Scholar Experience
Visiting Scholars are expected to focus primarily on their own research. They may also participate in the intellectual life of the CHRHS community, including giving a public presentation or workshop related to their work.
Appointments can last from one month to one semester and are available only during the academic year, from September 1 to May 30.
Funding and Benefits
The visiting scholar affiliation is a courtesy appointment and does not include a salary, benefits or other compensation.
Visiting Scholars generally need funding from their employer, home institution or an external grant to cover their expenses. Limited shared office space may be available, but it is not guaranteed.
International scholars may need a J-1 exchange visitor visa to enter the United States.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- Cover letter with preferred appointment dates and proposed research details
- Research proposal of no more than three pages
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for two references
- Letter of endorsement from a regular Brown University faculty member who would sponsor and supervise the visit
Applications are submitted through the programme’s Google Form.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2027: November 1, 2026
Fall 2027: April 1, 2027
Applicants should carefully review the programme requirements before submitting their applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
The programme is open to academics on sabbatical and human rights practitioners from the United States and internationally.
Is the visiting scholar programme funded?
No. The affiliation carries no salary, benefits or other compensation. Applicants are normally expected to have their own funding.
How long can the appointment last?
Appointments have a minimum duration of one month and a maximum duration of one semester.
What are the key research areas?
For 2027, CHRHS has highlighted asylum and immigration rights and environmental justice and rights, while applications in other human rights and humanitarian studies areas are also welcome.
Final Thoughts
The Brown University Visiting Scholar Program provides academics and practitioners with an opportunity to pursue independent research while engaging with the intellectual community at the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. We are not affiliated with Brown University or CHRHS and are simply sharing publicly available programme information. Applicants should confirm the latest requirements, deadlines, funding arrangements and application instructions through Brown University before applying.
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