Are you a student who wants funding for a hands-on human rights project that aims to achieve real-world impact? We want you! Does your thesis or dissertation address human rights issues? There is funding for tuition, books, travel and other research expenses.
- No U.S. citizenship or permanent status required
- Open to students from all three UW campuses (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma)
- Applications open February 13 – March 18, 2023
- More information and to apply: https://jsis.washington.edu/humanrights/funds/
- Join an upcoming info session to learn more
This year we are excited to be able to increase our funding amounts! Learn more about the funds below.

The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for graduate students with priority given to research about the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms. Approximately $10,000 available to distribute.

The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for undergraduate and graduate students with priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action. Approximately $4,300 available to distribute.

The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for graduate students with priority to studies and/or research about human rights. Approximately $10,000 available to distribute.