Global Campus of Human Rights: call for application for EMA’s Daniela Napoli Fellowships, deadline 2 March 2026
Named in honour of Daniela Napoli, the head of the first Human Rights and Democratisation unit created by the European Commission and a key figure in the creation of the European Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA), these two Fellowships will be available during the academic year 2026/2027. On March 2, 2026 applications for the Fellowships will close.
EMA is a compelling example of inter-university cooperation. Funded by the EU and part of the wider 100 -university Global Campus of Human Rights, the Master has been running for almost 30 years, enabled today by a network of 43 universities across Europe who co -design and co -implement its exciting one-year taught master ’s programme . EMA graduates contribute to human rights and democracy in important ways, including as professionals in national, regional and international governmental agencies , as well as in civil society and academia .
Specifically, one fellowship is for an early-career scholar, and the other for a mid- to senior scholar.
What is being offered:
- A research stay at EMA’s base on Venice-Lido at the headquarters of the Global Campus of Human Rights for a minimum of one month and up to two months between the start of October 2026 and end of January 2027
- A monthly stipend of €2,250 (gross) for a maximum of two months
- A dedicated desk space and for the duration of the Fellowship
- Opportunities to meet both EMA’s student body and on-site faculty, as well as the network of visiting professors and other experts who are key to EMA’s first-semester curriculum
- Access to the on-site canteen which provides lunch free of charge on days in which EMA students have classes
What is expected of the appointed fellows:
- Offer office hours (two hours per week throughout your Fellowship) during which EMA students could attend to discuss e.g. thesis subjects related to your expertise
- Deliver either a) a seminar to EMA students or b) a public lecture on the topic of your Fellowship research
- Acknowledge the Fellowship in output(s) arising from research undertaken during the scheme
- Write a blogpost on the topic of your Fellowship research for publication in the Global Campus’ Human Rights Preparedness blog
EMA’s Daniela Napoli Fellows are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and costs for the duration of their visit, as well as any insurance or visa costs.
Applications should include:
- A 700-word research proposal that highlights how the research conducted as a Daniela Napoli Fellow aligns with the thematic focus of human rights and/or democratisation in Europe
- A 300-word explanation of how a research stay at EMA’s base in Venice-Lido at the headquarters of the Global Campus of Human Rights would benefit the applicant and EMA
- A 2-page CV
Please refer to the Call for Applications attached for further information.