Nationality for All (NFA) is recruiting two early-career human rights professionals for its fully remote 2026 SEAP Fellowship Programme focused on statelessness, nationality rights, and legal identity research in the Asia-Pacific region.
Introduction
Nationality for All (NFA) has officially announced applications for its inaugural 2026 SEAP Fellowship Programme, offering early-career human rights professionals in the Asia-Pacific region an opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s leading research initiatives on statelessness and nationality rights.
The three-month full-time remote fellowship forms part of NFA’s ongoing work on the Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (SEAP), a major regional knowledge platform documenting nationality laws, legal identity systems, discrimination, and populations affected by statelessness across Asia and the Pacific.
The fellowship presents an opportunity for emerging researchers and human rights advocates to gain practical experience in factchecking, legal research, citation management, and human rights documentation while working alongside an international advocacy organisation.
Applications close on 25 May 2026.
About Nationality for All (NFA)
Nationality for All (NFA) is an international organisation focused on addressing statelessness and advancing nationality rights throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation emerged from the work of the Statelessness Network Asia Pacific (SNAP), which spent several years building a regional civil society movement focused on ending statelessness and promoting inclusive nationality systems.
NFA works across several key areas, including:
- Advocacy and policy influence
- Human rights research
- Coalition and movement building
- Regional partnerships and accompaniment
- Knowledge production and documentation
Through research initiatives such as SEAP, the organisation seeks to improve understanding of nationality rights issues while supporting evidence-based advocacy and policy reform.
What Is the SEAP Fellowship Programme?
The SEAP Fellowship Programme is a structured remote fellowship designed for early-career professionals interested in human rights, legal identity systems, citizenship rights, and regional research.
The programme supports the updating and verification of the Second Edition of the Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (SEAP), particularly focusing on:
- Southeast Asia
- East Asia
- Central Asia
Two fellows will be selected, with each fellow assigned responsibility for specific sub-regions.
The fellowship aims to strengthen regional research capacity while helping fellows develop practical professional skills in:
- Factchecking
- Desk research
- Citation verification
- Human rights documentation
- Research coordination
Understanding the Importance of SEAP
The Statelessness Encyclopedia Asia Pacific (SEAP) is regarded as one of the most comprehensive regional knowledge resources focusing on statelessness and nationality rights.
The initiative documents:
- Nationality laws
- Legal identity systems
- Human rights exclusion
- Discrimination linked to citizenship status
- Populations affected by statelessness
SEAP serves as an important resource for researchers, advocacy groups, policymakers, civil society organisations, and international institutions working to address legal identity and nationality-related challenges in the region.
The second edition of the encyclopedia aims to strengthen and expand existing information while ensuring accuracy and updated regional coverage.
Fellowship Duration and Structure
The fellowship will run for three months on a full-time remote basis.
Fellowship Timeline
- Start Date: 15 June 2026
- End Date: 11 September 2026
- Duration: 3 months
Because the fellowship is fully remote, fellows will work independently from home while remaining in regular communication with the NFA research team.
Periodic in-person meetings may also be organised where necessary.
Fellowship Stipend
Each selected fellow will receive a monthly stipend ranging from:
AUD 200 – AUD 400 per month
The stipend amount will depend on the fellow’s location.
Although the fellowship is research-focused, the stipend provides financial support while fellows participate full-time in programme activities.
Key Responsibilities of SEAP Fellows
The fellowship is heavily research-oriented and focuses on supporting the NFA research team with updates to SEAP’s second edition.
Responsibilities include:
1. Factchecking and Additional Research
Fellows will:
- Review and verify existing SEAP country factsheets
- Conduct additional desk research where updates are required
- Verify legal, policy, and statistical information
2. Website and Report Updates
Participants will assist with:
- Updating SEAP website content
- Revising report materials
- Ensuring consistency across research outputs
3. Citation Integration
Fellows will also:
- Add and verify citations across SEAP content
- Ensure citation accuracy and source integrity
- Conduct final consistency and verification checks
These tasks are intended to strengthen the accuracy, credibility, and reliability of the SEAP knowledge platform.
Fellowship Work Plan
The programme is divided into three structured phases.
Month 1: Orientation and Factchecking
During the first month, fellows will receive:
- Fellowship onboarding and orientation
- Training on factchecking methodologies
- Guidance on citation systems
- Training on website updating processes
Fellows will also begin factchecking and conducting desk research for assigned sub-regions.
Month 2: Website and Report Revisions
The second phase focuses on:
- Updating website content
- Revising reports and research outputs
- Coordinating edits with the NFA team
Month 3: Citation Verification and Final Review
The final phase includes:
- Citation integration and verification
- Final consistency checks
- Accuracy reviews before publication
This structured approach ensures that fellows receive progressive training while contributing meaningfully to the project.
Skills and Qualifications Required
NFA is seeking applicants with strong analytical and organisational capabilities.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong desk research skills
- Analytical thinking and writing ability
- Attention to detail
- Strong time-management skills
- Ability to synthesise information clearly
- Organisational and communication skills
Because the programme is remote, applicants must also be comfortable working independently and managing deadlines with limited supervision.
Preferred Academic Backgrounds
Applicants should have academic or professional backgrounds in fields such as:
- Human rights
- Law
- Public policy
- International relations
- Related disciplines
Knowledge of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Statelessness
- Citizenship rights
- Legal identity systems
However, prior expertise in these subjects is not strictly mandatory.
Preference for Lived Experience
Nationality for All has stated that persons with lived experience of statelessness will be prioritised during the selection process.
This reflects the organisation’s broader commitment to inclusive participation and ensuring that affected communities are represented within research and advocacy initiatives.
Why This Fellowship Matters
The SEAP Fellowship Programme offers more than temporary research exposure. It provides emerging professionals with direct experience working on a significant regional human rights initiative.
Participants gain:
- Practical research experience
- Exposure to international advocacy work
- Skills in factchecking and citation management
- Knowledge of nationality rights and legal identity systems
- Opportunities to contribute to regional human rights documentation
For early-career professionals interested in international human rights work, the fellowship offers valuable professional development and networking opportunities.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- One original writing sample
Applications must be submitted via email.
Application Email:
Subject Line:
Application – SEAP Fellows 2026
Closing Date
Application Deadline:
25 May 2026 (End of Day – Bangkok Time)
Late applications may not be considered.
Conclusion
The Nationality for All SEAP Fellowship Programme 2026 offers a unique opportunity for early-career human rights professionals to contribute to one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most important research initiatives on statelessness and nationality rights.
Through hands-on experience in research, factchecking, and human rights documentation, fellows will gain valuable professional skills while supporting regional advocacy and knowledge-building efforts. For aspiring researchers and advocates passionate about citizenship rights, legal identity, and social justice, the fellowship provides an important platform for growth and meaningful impact.
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