The Nationality for All has officially announced the 2026 SEAP Fellows Programme, a three-month, full-time remote fellowship designed for early-career human rights professionals across the Asia-Pacific region. The programme supports advanced research, fact-checking, and knowledge development on statelessness, nationality rights, and legal identity systems.
This fellowship is part of the organization’s broader initiative to strengthen the Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (SEAP), a leading regional knowledge platform documenting issues related to statelessness, discrimination, nationality laws, and exclusion across Asia-Pacific countries.
About the SEAP Fellowship Programme
The SEAP Fellows Programme 2026 is an intensive research-based fellowship focused on improving and expanding the second edition of SEAP. The initiative plays a key role in ensuring that accurate, up-to-date, and verifiable information on statelessness and nationality rights is available for advocacy, policy development, and academic use.
The programme is structured to support two full-time fellows who will work across Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia.
Key focus areas include:
- Statelessness documentation and research
- Nationality and citizenship laws
- Legal identity systems
- Human rights and exclusion frameworks
- Regional legal and policy analysis
Purpose of the Fellowship
The SEAP Fellows Programme aims to strengthen regional understanding and documentation of statelessness-related issues through rigorous research and data verification.
It is designed to:
- Enhance knowledge production on statelessness in Asia-Pacific
- Improve accuracy and consistency of SEAP resources
- Support advocacy and policy engagement
- Strengthen regional human rights research capacity
- Build expertise in legal identity systems and citizenship rights
Fellowship Duration and Structure
The fellowship runs as a structured, full-time remote programme over three months:
- Start Date: 15 June 2026
- End Date: 11 September 2026
- Duration: 3 months (full-time, remote)
The fellowship is designed for independent, self-motivated professionals who can manage workloads remotely while meeting strict research and editorial deadlines.
Financial Support
Each selected fellow will receive a monthly stipend ranging from:
- AUD 200 – 400 per month (depending on location)
While modest, the stipend supports participation in a structured human rights research programme with international exposure and mentorship.
Key Responsibilities of SEAP Fellows
Selected fellows will contribute directly to the updating and verification of SEAP content through a structured research workflow.
Core responsibilities include:
- Factchecking and research validation
- Reviewing existing SEAP country factsheets
- Conducting supplementary desk research
- Verifying legal, statistical, and policy information
- Updating website content and reports
- Ensuring consistency across published materials
- Managing citations and source verification
- Improving documentation accuracy and reliability
Work Phases and Timeline
The fellowship is divided into three structured phases:
Month 1: Orientation and Factchecking
- Programme onboarding and training
- Introduction to SEAP research systems
- Factchecking assigned regional content
- Initial verification of legal and policy data
Month 2: Content and Website Updates
- Updating SEAP website content
- Revising reports based on research findings
- Coordinating editorial consistency with NFA team
Month 3: Citation and Quality Assurance
- Integrating and verifying citations
- Final accuracy checks
- Ensuring consistency across all SEAP outputs
Training and Professional Development
Fellows will receive structured support throughout the programme, including:
- Factchecking methodology training
- Citation management systems training
- Website content updating guidance
- Detailed research templates and tools
- Continuous mentorship from the NFA research team
This ensures that even early-career applicants can develop advanced research and editorial skills.
Eligibility Criteria
The programme is open to candidates who demonstrate strong research potential and commitment to human rights work.
Required Skills:
- Strong desk research abilities
- Analytical and writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to synthesize complex information
- Time management and organizational discipline
Knowledge Areas (Preferred):
- Human rights
- Law
- Public policy
- International relations
- Citizenship rights and statelessness (advantageous but not required)
Experience:
- Research experience (academic or professional) is beneficial
- NGO or civil society experience is an advantage
- Lived experience of statelessness will be prioritized
Why the SEAP Fellowship Matters
The SEAP Fellows Programme offers a rare opportunity for early-career professionals to contribute to high-impact human rights documentation.
Key benefits include:
- Direct contribution to a major regional research initiative
- Exposure to statelessness and nationality rights issues
- Development of factchecking and research verification skills
- Experience in citation management and policy research
- Collaboration with an international human rights organization
- Practical training in structured research methodologies
This makes the programme especially valuable for individuals pursuing careers in human rights law, policy research, international development, and governance.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
- One original writing sample
Application Deadline and Submission
- Deadline: 25 May 2026 (End of Day, Bangkok time)
- Submission email: [email protected]
- Email subject line: Application – SEAP Fellows 2026
All applications must be submitted before the deadline to be considered.
About Nationality for All (NFA)
The Nationality for All emerged from the Statelessness Network Asia Pacific (SNAP), building on years of regional collaboration aimed at addressing statelessness and strengthening civil society engagement.
The organization focuses on:
- Advocacy and policy influence
- Coalition and movement building
- Knowledge production and research
- Regional partnerships and accompaniment
Its work continues to strengthen awareness and action on nationality rights across Asia-Pacific.
Final Overview
The SEAP Fellows 2026 Programme represents a significant opportunity for early-career researchers and human rights practitioners to engage in meaningful, policy-relevant research. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on editorial work, fellows contribute directly to one of the region’s most important knowledge platforms on statelessness and legal identity.
Applicants who are detail-oriented, research-driven, and passionate about human rights are strongly encouraged to apply before 25 May 2026.
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