Clone of Human Rights Lab Application (2025-2026)

Global Human Rights Lab Application
DUE: Sunday, May 10, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (CST)

Join the research team supporting our ongoing projects for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Eligibility is limited to UChicago undergraduates, with preference for those in their 3rd or 4th year in 2026-2027. Upon successful submission, you will see a confirmation page and also receive an email.
Full Name*

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Phone Number*

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Preferred Name (this name will be used in email correspondence)*

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UChicago E-mail*

Confirmation Email
Your UChicago student status in academic year 2026-2027 (preference for 3rd and 4th year UChicago undergraduate students): *
Your undergraduate major or graduate concentration*
Please explain your availability for this position. Preference will be given to those who can make a commitment of 8-10 hours per week for two quarters. Also, please indicate if you intend to be studying abroad.
Have you declared human rights as your undergraduate major?*

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Please list any past or current Human Rights coursework.

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In addition to English, what other languages do you speak, read, or write proficiently? For each, please rate your level of competency (native speaker, fluent, advanced beginner, etc.).

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Please briefly list any experience with research, analysis, interviewing, working with data (including computer science or coding abilities), or with working on UN-related projects. Please note, it is not expected that you need all of these skills – we will build out interdisciplinary teams!

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Please describe your interest in joining the research team supporting the work of one (or both) of next year's projects. You may include influential and formative academic work, work experiences, volunteerism, activism, personal experiences, and/or interests in particular issue areas that have (a) influenced your decision to apply and (b) prepared you for a research position. Are there personal and professional areas where you’re looking to grow? (300 word limit)**

Note: prior work experience in human rights is not a program prerequisite.0/300
Note: Word limits are strict. There is no minimum word count. We encourage you to be as succinct as possible. Use block paragraphs instead of indented paragraphs to avoid formatting errors.
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Global Human Rights Lab Application