2013-2014 Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship in International Human Rights (US$55,000)

TYPE OF CONTEST: Fellowship

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The Human Rights Watch organizes different fellowships in international human rights. One of the fellowships is the Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship. Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg Fellowship - Established in memory of Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg, early supporters of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”), this fellowship is open to recent graduates (at the Master's level) in the fields of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies. Graduates with LL.B. degrees or advanced degrees in other relevant disciplines may also be considered.
  
ELIGIBILITY: For recent graduates of law schools or graduate programs in journalism, international relations, area studies, or other relevant disciplines from universities worldwide.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in international human rights and be committed to building a career in human rights. Research experience, including experience conducting interviews, ideally in the context of human rights research, is required. Field experience in human rights work is strongly desirable. Applicants must have exceptional analytic skills and excellent oral and written communications skills in English. Proficiency in one language in addition to English is strongly desired as is familiarity with countries or regions where serious human rights violations occur.

Applicants should be highly motivated and well-organized; able to work quickly and well under pressure, both independently and as a member of a team; able to juggle multiple tasks; and able to meet tight deadlines. The fellowship year will require creativity, initiative, perseverance, and flexibility while maintaining HRW's high methodological standards.
Depending on the fellowship (Alan R. and Barbara D. Finberg ) for which they wish to apply, prospective fellows must be recent graduates of law, journalism, international relations, or other relevant studies, or must provide evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience. (Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section for the specific requirements of the various fellowships.)
Fellowships begin in September 2014.
                                                   
PRIZE: The salary for 2013-2014 fellows is US$55,000, plus excellent employer-paid benefits. The salary for 2014-2015 is currently under review and may be increased.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants are responsible for compiling complete application packets which must include the following:

• cover letter
• resume
• two letters of recommendation
• an unedited, unpublished writing sample (no legal briefs, please)
• an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school courses)

Complete applications (including transcripts and recommendations) for 2014-2015 fellowships must be received no later than October 16, 2013.  Applications should be sent by e-mail, under single cover (in one email) and preferably as one PDF file (or, at a minimum, as separate PDF files), to fellowship@hrw.org with the name of the fellowship in the subject line.
Applicants must be available for interviews in New York from late November to mid-December 2013.  Inquiries may be directed to fellowship@hrw.org. Please seehttp://www.hrw.org/about/fellowships for more information.

  
DEADLINE: October 16, 2013

MORE INFORMATION: For more information click here