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Introduction to the Raoul Wallenberg Human Rights Practitioner Fellowship

The University of Michigan Donia Human Rights Center announces the establishment of the Raoul Wallenberg Human Rights Practitioner Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded to an outstanding individual who has dedicated their career to the practice and cause of international human rights.

Eligibility

Applications are welcome from all individuals with at least ten years of experience in the practice of international human rights. The applicants experience may be in government, international institutions, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, academia, or a combination of these. Applications from individuals working in the Global South are particularly encouraged.

Responsibilities

The Raoul Wallenberg Human Rights Practitioner Fellowship is intended as a sabbatical from the applicants current work environment. The Fellow will be expected to:

• Deepen their understanding of human rights and share insights with various audiences on campus and elsewhere
• Reflect upon their work thus far or begin to engage in new paths in the field of human rights
• Participate in public-facing exposure and writings
• Teach or lecture to University of Michigan undergraduates for a limited set of sessions, which may include:
  • Guest lecturing at an existing class
  • Working with students in a reading group
  • Offering several public lectures
• Participate in the centers intellectual community and attend Donia Center events
• Make the fellowship their primary professional focus and limit their work for their prior institution to the minimum essential tasks during their absence

Location and Time Frame

The Fellow must maintain residency in Ann Arbor for the duration of the fellowship and will be provided with an office at the International Institute or another campus unit relevant to their work. The Fellow may elect to spend either the Fall 2025 semester (late August through late December 2025) or the Winter 2026 semester (early January through early May 2026) in residence. A Fellow may spend the entire academic year at the University of Michigan but will receive funding for only one semester.

Stipend

The Donia Center will provide payment of $55,000 plus fringe benefits for the duration of the Fellows stay. Information on housing in Ann Arbor will be provided, but the Fellow will be responsible for their own housing arrangements.

Required Application Materials

1. A cover letter, explaining:

• The applicants professional background, including details of their current responsibilities
• Their intended use of the time in residence at the University of Michigan, including any proposed research, publications, or speaking engagements
• The time frame for their visit (Fall 2025, Winter 2026, or both) The cover letter should not exceed 1000 words.

2. Curriculum vitae in English, including:

• Home and business addresses
• Phone and fax numbers
• E-mail address
• Date and place of birth
• A complete list of publications and professional activities

Application Deadline

The application deadline is March 15, 2025, at midnight.

Mandatory Health Insurance

Every visiting scholar and all accompanying dependents must have health insurance coverage that meets the standards of the University of Michigan. Health insurance coverage is coordinated through the U-M International Center.