As noted above, the support offered by the host university can be key to securing funding from external sources as it demonstrates the university’s commitment to the programme. Universities may be willing to provide some of the funding required for the costs of relocation or for staff time.

Most universities are likely to offer in-kind support such as library and IT services, and desk space. Indeed, the range of facilities and resources universities can make available to those registered at the institution is one of the advantages of universities as hosts of human rights defenders.