Applications are invited for the OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship 2027, a fully funded fellowship organized by the United Nations Office of the Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva, Switzerland. The fellowship is designed to strengthen participants’ understanding of the United Nations system and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The program equips participants with knowledge and skills to advocate for the rights of their communities and organizations at national and international levels.
The fellowship is offered in four languages (English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish), making it accessible to a wider audience. The OHCHR fellowship program lasts approximately four weeks and will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, in June/July 2027. Selected fellows will receive generous support, including return international airfare, living expenses, and basic health insurance. No application fee is required. The application deadline is September 6th, 2026. Read more details below.
Fellowship Overview
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Geneva
- Eligible Countries: Open to All Nationalities
- Programme: OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship Programme 2027
- Duration: Approx 4 Weeks
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: September 6th, 2026
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
The selected candidates will recieve:
- Return International Airfare to/from Geneva
- Living allowance for training duration
- Health insurance
Benefits
- Access to four weeks of intensive training
- Exposure to international human rights discussion
- Connect with human rights stakeholders from across the world
- Experience life in Geneva, Switzerland
Who can Apply?
Individuals meeting the following criteria are invited to submit applications:
- Accepting applications from all nationalities
- Candidates must be indigenous
- Non-Indigenous candidates are ineligible to apply
- There is no Age restriction to participate in the programme
- Willing to share the knowledge gained with people in their communities
- Demonstrate interest in Indigenous people’s rights and issues
- Must be nominated by an Indigenous organization or community.
*The fellowship highly encourages indigenous women and persons with disabilities to apply.
Who are Indigenous People?
Indigenous people are the original inhabitants of a particular region whose communities have their own culture, traditions, language, and history.
Selection Criteria
- Identify Indigenous Identity
- Involvement in community leadership
- Committed to sharing your learnings and knowledge in home communities
- Your Motivation and purpose for attending the fellowship
- Language proficiency in one of the programme languages
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the OHCHR Indigenous fellowship 2027 is 6 September 2026.
How to Apply?
Candidates who meet the required criteria must submit an online application through the OHCHR official portal. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
Visit the offical link for more details and to apply:
APPLY FOR OHCHR INDIGENOUS FELLOWSHIP 2026
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