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Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) is currently accepting applications for its Humanitarian Futures: Gender, Displacement, and Justice Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) invites applications for an 8-month research fellowship designed to support mid-career researchers exploring critical questions at the intersection of gender, displacement, and humanitarian systems. This program centers the leadership and knowledge of displaced women and seeks to generate research that challenges conventional humanitarian approaches and promotes inclusive, feminist alternatives. Fellows will receive financial support, research guidance, and opportunities for peer learning and collaboration with WRC staff, and a cohort of fellow researchers.
Fellowship Support Includeds:
We are seeking early to mid-career women researchers who:
Have completed or are currently enrolled in a graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in a related field (International Studies, Political Science, Gender Studies, Public Health, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.) and have 3-10 years of research experience
Have lived experience of displacement, forced migration, or statelessness
Demonstrate commitment to participatory, community-centered research methodologies
Have experience working with or conducting research in displacement, migration, or humanitarian contexts
Are fluent in English
Women are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all listed eligibility requirements.
Ideal candidates will also:
1. Statement of Interest/Cover Letter (maximum 800 words) : Your statement of interest should include:
2. CV/Resume (maximum 3 pages)
3. Research Proposal (maximum 1,500 words) : Your proposal should include:
If proposing an alternative research topic (not listed above), please provide clear rationale for how it advances WRC's mission.
4. Two Writing Samples : Please submit two examples of research or analytical writing (published or unpublished) where you are the sole or lead author. These may include: journal articles or book chapters; policy briefs or reports; dissertations or thesis chapters; analysis or commentary pieces.
At least one writing sample should demonstrate your ability to conduct independent research. Writing samples should total no more than 50 pages combined.
5. Two References: Please provide name, title, affiliation and contact details
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