What is the difference between the Chayes Fellowship and the HRP summer internship program?
Students should be aware that while there is some similarity to Harvard’s Human Rights Program (HRP) Summer Internship there is an important distinction between the two programs. In contrast to HRP, the Chayes Fellowship tends to support students seeking human rights-focused placements only in post-conflict societies. In general, the Chayes Fellowship is awarded to students who will be working in societies in development or transition, or on related issues. Students who are interested in placement organizations that could be sponsored by either the Chayes Program or HRP should apply to both programs directly in order to be considered. Any questions about which organizations are better suited for which fellowship program should be referred to staff at HRP or Chayes. Whenever possible, the Chayes Program and HRP staff will make efforts to coordinate and ensure that students apply to and receive fellowships through the appropriate program. In cases in which a student’s placement would be
