ABOUT:

The Abe Osheroff and Gunnel Clark Endowed Fund was established to honor and continue the human rights work of two individuals who have spent their lives respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights: Abe Osheroff and Gunnel Clark. The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for undergraduate and graduate students to support human rights projects that promote social change through direct action.

In 2023, we anticipate having approximately $4,300 available to distribute; the entire amount may be issued in a single award or split between multiple awardees. The number of awards and amounts will vary depending on the number and quality of applications. All hands-on human rights projects aiming to achieve real-world impact -- in other words, to improve human rights--are eligible, whether the work is to be carried out in the United States or elsewhere in the world. In keeping with Abe’s and Gunnel’s belief that accountability begins at home, priority will be given to projects that speak to the particular roles and responsibilities of our own institutions (including government, private sector entities, and the university itself) in human rights.

• All undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma) are eligible to apply.
• US citizenship/permanent resident status is NOT REQUIRED

You will be asked to provide the following information:

1. Biographic information, status as student status, contact information, unofficial transcripts, etc.
2. CV or Resume with current contact information (phone, address, and email)
3. Proposal that answers the following questions.
   • Statement of Purpose describing the project, your qualifications to execute this proposal, and keeping the project's timeline. (approx. 500 words)
   • Keeping in mind Abe's and Gunnel's commitment to accountability, how will your project bring about greater accountability for US institutions? (approx. 250 words)
   • Are, or have you been involved with any campus or off-campus organization working for human rights? Which ones and what is/was the nature of your involvement. (approx. 250 words)
4. A detailed budget describing how the funds would be used and if applicable, how this supplement other funds, fellowships and grants. 
5. A letter of support from the primary organization with which you will be partnering
6. The names and full contact information (campus address, phone, and email) of two University of Washington faculty members who are familiar with your work.

If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
BOX 353650 | SEATTLE, WA 98195 | 206-685-3435 | UWCHR@uw.edu | humanrights.washington.edu