UN Human Rights & Graduate Study Programme 2026: Geneva Summer Session (Applications Open)
Organization: United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) / OHCHR Programs:
Graduate Study Programme (GSP): Summer 2026 (June/July)
OHCHR Minorities Fellowship: Late 2026 (Deadline Closing Soon) Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Palais des Nations) Deadlines:
Minorities Fellowship: 31 January 2026
Graduate Study Programme: 20 February 2026
For students and human rights defenders looking to spend 2026 in the heart of international diplomacy, the United Nations has officially opened applications for two of its most prestigious Geneva-based programs.
Whether you are a graduate student seeking a high-intensity summer school inside the Palais des Nations, or a human rights activist from a minority group seeking a fully funded fellowship, these opportunities offer unparalleled access to the UN human rights mechanisms.
This guide covers both the 64th UN Graduate Study Programme (Summer) and the OHCHR Minorities Fellowship.