2026 Sakharov Fellowship programme 7-20 June 2026 - call for applications

The European Parliament's Sakharov Fellowship offers up to 14 human rights defenders selected from non-EU countries the opportunity to follow a two-week intensive training in Brussels and at another location in an EU Member State. The empowering programme for human rights defenders has been organised annually since 2016 further to an initiative taken by the Sakharov Prize Community at the 25th Anniversary Conference of the Sakharov Prize.

Who can apply?

This fellowship is open to human rights defenders who have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing human rights and democracy in their communities or beyond.

How to apply:

For detailed information on eligibility criteria and the application process, please visit the https://www.europarl.europa.eu/sakharovprize/en/fellowship/supporting-defenders

Deadline:

15 February 2026 at Midnight, Brussels time