Bard College Lester Fellowship Program

The Bard College Lester Fellowship Program is now accepting applications. This program provides funding and support for early-career lawyers or law students to carry out practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law outside their country of residence.

📖 About Bard College Lester Fellowship Program

The Anthony Lester Fellowships aim to:

• Support early-career lawyers or law students.
• Enable practical fieldwork in human rights and the rule of law.
• Prioritize projects with tangible impact, focusing on practical action rather than academic research.
• Offer new professional experiences that contribute meaningfully to career development and diversity of experience.

Projects should be:

• Manageable and realistic.
• Focused on creating a tangible impact.
• Designed to provide a new professional experience for the applicant.

💰 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Stipend: $25,000 to support project costs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be early-career lawyers or law students.
• Open to individuals of any nationality with no geographical restrictions.
• Be individuals who may not otherwise have access to early-stage, meaningful fieldwork opportunities.
• Propose projects that are realistic, practical, and achievable within the fellowship duration.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 13 February, 2026.
• To apply, visit the Bard College Lester Fellowship Program Application Portal.
• Submit your application through Interfolio.

For more details, visit the Bard College Lester Fellowship Program page.

• Stipend: $25,000 to support project costs.