The Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies funds annual pilot research studies through our seed grant program. This program is designed to stimulate original, innovation-driven research addressing human rights and humanitarian topics. Support may be given to groups launching a new research project or towards evolving the scale of an existing project. To read about our previously funded projects, visit: CHRHS Research Seed Grants.
The CHRHS Training Seed Grant Program is designed to stimulate the development of human rights and humanitarian training initiatives. Awarded training grants help fund the planning and implementation of new curriculum, workshops, seminars, simulation-based learning, or conferences either within existing institutions or as a kick-starter for independent initiatives. To learn about past training seed grants, visit: CHRHS Training Seed Grants.
The CHRHS Graduate Student Internship Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming cycle. We invite graduate students passionate about human rights and humanitarian work to apply for these hands-on internships, where they will gain practical experience while making a tangible impact in the field.
CHRHS strives to fuse education and research to on-the-ground action by connecting students with experts through internships at top humanitarian and human rights organizations. Each year, qualified students are invited to apply for internships with one of our pre-identified partner organizations. Selected candidates will be given a fellowship award to help cover associated living expenses during the internship. These curated internships are carefully crafted with our partners so as to provide Brown students with valuable hands-on experience and working knowledge of humanitarian and human rights issues and best practices.
The New Era of Health Emergencies: Drivers of today’s outbreaks, and the tools we need to respond to a new threat environment
The 21st century has been marked by an increasing frequency and severity of disease outbreaks that can stress or overwhelm health systems. This has occurred despite growing knowledge and availability of tools to combat these threats along the prevention, detection, and response continuum - personal protective equipment, improved disease surveillance, rapid diagnostics, treatments and vaccines, and more. While many factors can lead to a health emergency, this study group will focus on infectious disease outbreaks in particular, in part due to their ability to spread internationally and cause major damage and disruptions. What are the drivers of and context in which we are experiencing this increase in health emergencies, and what can we do to combat their effects, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable people?
The Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice (SCIJ) trains undergraduate students to provide free legal services to asylum seekers and to organize for immigrant justice. A call for applicants is announced at the start of each Fall semester.
Explore opportunities to make a difference by joining one of the many on-campus advocacy groups dedicated to human rights and humanitarianism. These organizations provide a platform for students to engage in meaningful action, raise awareness, and create positive change in local and global communities.