John Peters Humphrey Fellowship
The John Peters Humphrey Fellowship supports graduate research in international human rights law or international organization, funded by the University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates: January 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to three awards annually; each worth up to $20,000 CAD (max $10,000 tuition/fees + $10,000 stipend for living expenses)
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students pursuing full-time study in international human rights law or international organization at leading institutions in Canada or abroad.
Key Information: Open to Canadian and international students in law or political science graduate programs; priority to those entering graduate studies.
Description
The John Peters Humphrey Fellowship, administered by the University of British Columbia's Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in partnership with the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL), recognizes and supports exceptional graduate students in the fields of International Human Rights Law or International Organization. The fellowship aims to foster advanced scholarship and leadership in international law and human rights by enabling recipients to pursue full-time graduate studies at reputable institutions in Canada or worldwide. Up to three fellowships are awarded annually, each providing significant financial support for tuition, fees, and living expenses.
