Danish Institute for Human Rights Fully Funded Global Visiting Researcher Programme 2026

About the Programme 📚

The Danish Institute for Human Rights welcomes applications to its new Global Visiting Researcher Programme. The programme aims to:

• Strengthen existing and develop new research collaborations with academics primarily based in the Global South and other underrepresented regions.
• Focus on thematic areas closely connected to the international work of the Danish Institute for Human Rights.
• Promote equitable collaboration and mutual exchange.

Benefits 🎁

Selected researchers will receive the following support:

• Researcher stipend/honorarium to support stays in Denmark.
• Coverage of travel and visa costs to/from Copenhagen.
• Coverage of accommodation costs in Copenhagen.

Eligibility Criteria ✅

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Strong background in human rights research.
• Affiliation with an academic institution in the Global South.
• Demonstrated academic excellence through publications.
• A feasible and relevant research proposal aligned with programme themes.

Application Process 📝

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Current CV (maximum 3 pages).
2. One relevant publication in English or French.
3. A detailed description of the proposed project, including:
   • Aims.
   • Methods and methodology.
   • Proposed output (1-5 pages).

Application Deadline 📅

01 June, 2026

For more details, visit the official programme page or contact the Danish Institute for Human Rights directly.

• Researcher stipend / honorarium to support stays in Denmark
• Travel and visa costs to/ from Copenhagen
• Accommodation costs in Copenhagen.