Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship
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Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA) Fellowship

Merit Based
Fellowship
United States of America
Provided by Columbia University

Eligibility Criteria

  • Mid-career professionals working on issues related to dealing with the past, such as transitional justice, historical dialogue, memory studies, historical justice, oral history, and history education.
  • Demonstrated ability to pursue graduate-level studies.
  • Applicants should be mid-career professionals with full or part-time jobs pursuing advocacy efforts. Full-time students are not considered. 
  • Fellows must work in the country and/or region where they live. Fluency in English is required.​

Application Process

  • Visit the application page:
  • Complete the online application form.
  • Submit required documents, including letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
  • Await notification for potential interview selection.
  • Final decisions are typically communicated before the program start date.​
     
  • Documents Required:
    • Completed application form.
    • Two letters of recommendation (on official letterhead and/or including the signature of the writer).
    • Personal statement detailing interest in historical dialogue and accountability.
    • Curriculum Vitae or resume.​

Scholarship Benefits

  • Funding Coverage:
    • Tuition for all program-related coursework.
    • Travel expenses to and from New York City.
    • Housing accommodations during the fellowship period.
    • Modest stipend to cover living expenses.​
       
  • Duration of Funding:
    • Covers the entire duration of the fall semester fellowship program.​
       
  • Extra Benefits:
    • Access to Columbia University's academic resources and libraries.
    • Participation in seminars, workshops, and networking events with experts in the field.
    • Opportunities to present work and engage with practitioners and scholars in historical dialogue.​

Additional Details

  • Application Deadlines: 
    • The next application cycle has been postponed until further notice. Interested applicants can subscribe to the to be informed when the next application cycle is open.
       
  • FAQs and Support: 
    • For more information, visit the page.
       
  • Contact Details: 
    • For inquiries, contact the Institute for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University.​

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Fields of Study
Human Rights
Coverage
Partial Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details

TypeMerit Based
FundingFellowship
Country United States of America

Universities

Columbia University