Application Deadline: October 15, 2015.
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is an international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to spend five months at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington DC, in order to undertake independent research on democratic challenges worldwide.
While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The fellowship is intended primarily for individuals from developing and aspiring democracies.
- Practitioners and journalists should have substantial work experience in their fields, while scholars are expected to have a Ph.D., or academic equivalent, at the time of application.
- The program does not support professional training, fieldwork, or students working toward a degree, nor does it provide funding to implement projects in the field.
- A working knowledge of English is required for participation in the program.
Benefits:
- The program offers research support and facilitates fellows’ outreach to Washington’s advocacy, media, academic, and policy communities.
- All fellowships include a monthly payment, health insurance, and roundtrip travel reimbursement. The program does not provide financial assistance for accompanying family or other dependents.
Program Details:
- The program runs two five-month fellowship sessions per year, during which fellows are expected to work full time on their projects.
- Practitioners focus on strategies and best practices for strengthening democracy in their country of interest; scholars conduct original research for publication.
- Projects may address the economic, political, social, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development and include a range of methodologies and approaches.
- The program hosts an active calendar of events, including an introduction to NED and its partner institutions.
- Fellows are expected to present their work and prepare a written product during their stay.
Timeline:
The Reagan-Fascell program hosts two five-month fellowship sessions per year:
Fall Session: October 1 to February 28 2016
Spring Session: March 1 to July 31 2016
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
