John Peters Humphrey Fellowship
The John Peters Humphrey Fellowship supports graduate research in international human rights law or international organization, funded by UBC - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.
Funder: University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 CAD total: max $10,000 for tuition/fees, $10,000 stipend for living expenses; up to 3 fellowships awarded annually.
Summary: Supports exceptional graduate students pursuing full-time studies in international human rights law or international organization at leading institutions in Canada or abroad.
Key Information: Only full-time graduate students in law or political science (or equivalent) are eligible; funding is not duplicative with other scholarships.
Description
The John Peters Humphrey Fellowship, administered by the University of British Columbia - Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies in partnership with the Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL), recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students committed to research in international human rights law or international organization. Up to three fellowships are awarded annually to enable recipients to begin or continue full-time graduate studies at reputable academic institutions in Canada or abroad. The fellowship is designed to foster the next generation of scholars and practitioners advancing human rights and international law.
