Sakharov Fellowship Programme 2026

📝 About European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship Programme

The Sakharov Fellowship Programme offers:

• An induction to EU policies and mechanisms supporting human rights defenders.
• First-hand insight into the human rights work of the European Parliament and the EU.
• Opportunities to meet with Members of Parliament, officials of EU institutions, and the Brussels-based human rights community.

🎁 Benefits of the Programme

The Fellowship provides:

• Return travel from the country of residence.
• Accommodation during the programme.
• A daily living allowance.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must:

• Be human rights defenders from non-EU countries.
• Have a proven record in campaigning for human rights in an NGO, other organization, or in an individual capacity.
• Possess a high level of English, sufficient to follow and actively contribute to the programme.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 15 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship Programme Application Portal.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship Programme Official Page.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!

• The Fellowship covers return travel from the country of residence, accommodation during the programme and a daily living allowance.