OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

The OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship, launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, is currently accepting applications for its 2026 program. This fully funded, four-week fellowship will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, in June/July 2026. Participants will receive training and gain in-depth knowledge of the UN system and its mechanisms, particularly those dealing with human rights and indigenous issues. This program aims to equip trained participants to better assist their organizations and communities. The training is available in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese. Participants are being selected by the previous Indigenous fellows. The fellowship includes a fully funded package covering airfare, living expenses, and basic health insurance. More details are below.

Details About OHCHR Indigenous Fellowship 2026

• Host Country: Switzerland
• Fellowship Duration: 4 Weeks
• Funded by: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 15th September 2025

When Does it Take Place?

The Fellowship will start in June/July each year.

Where will it Take Place?

Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland.

Fellowship Benefits

The program covers:

• Return Flight Ticket
• Living Expenses
• Basic Health Insurance.

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must be indigenous (non-indigenous persons will not be taken into consideration.
• Age is not a problem. There is no age limit.
• Fellows will commit to training other Indigenous community members upon their return.
• Candidates must be nominated and endorsed by their Indigenous community or organization. The sponsoring entity should have a substantial and representative membership.

How to Apply?

Send the complete application form before the deadline. You need to download the application form. The application can be sent to the Office in Geneva in hard form, or you can also send the scanned application and documents via email. The Official Link is below.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY