Global Visiting Researcher Programme 2026
Fully Funded Research Opportunity in Denmark
Danish Institute for Human Rights
Host Country
• Denmark
The Global Visiting Researcher Programme 2026 by the Danish Institute for Human Rights is a fully funded opportunity designed for researchers from the Global South and underrepresented regions.
The programme supports scholars working on critical human rights issues by offering them the chance to collaborate with international experts, contribute to impactful research, and engage with global policy discussions.
Participants will be affiliated with the institute for up to six months, combining remote collaboration with a short in-person stay in Copenhagen, Denmark. The programme emphasizes practical, policy-relevant research that can influence real-world human rights outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
• Researchers from the Global South or underrepresented regions
• Strong academic or professional background in human rights
• Affiliated with a university or research institution
• At least one published academic work
• Ability to propose a relevant and impactful research project
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Fully funded package includes:
• Research stipend / honorarium
• International travel costs covered
• Visa support
• Free accommodation in Denmark
• Mentorship from leading human rights experts
• Access to global research networks
• Opportunity to publish and contribute to policy work
Program Level
• Early-career researchers
• Mid-career researchers
• Advanced researchers / academics
Research Areas
• Technology & Human Rights (AI, digital rights, governance)
• Preventing Violent Extremism (peacebuilding, security, human rights)
• Justice Systems & Human Rights (customary law, vulnerable groups, legal systems)
19 mei 2026