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Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2017/2018 for Democratic Activists, Scholars & Journalists (Fully Funded to Washington D.C. USA)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 15, 2016.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program hosts democratic activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships, bringing fresh insights and perspectives to Washington, DC. The fellowship offers an important opportunity to explore new ideas in a comparative context, undertake individual research, and share best practices with one another.

Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell (D-Fl.), the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded, international exchange program that offers practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region.

Located within NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, the program provides a rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development. While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; engage with counterparts; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.

Eligibility Requirements for All Applicants

  • Citizens of any country may apply
  • Proficiency in the English language
  • Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development
  • Availability to be in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C., during the year for which candidates are applying for a fellowship

Fellowship Worth:

  • Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period.
  • Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental aprtment, plus “cost of living” for food, local transportation, and other necessities. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, including Internet access and a NED email account, plus a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States.

Program Activities

The Reagan-Fascell program makes every effort to create a rich intellectual environment that fosters learning and professional development. Through its calendar of seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events, the program seeks to:

  • build knowledge about the work of Endowment and its core institutes;
  • provide education concerning democracy through field trips and seminars;
  • support outreach for dialogue and interaction with the governmental, nongovernmental, academic, and media communities around town and beyond; and
  • promote a sense of collegiality and solidarity among fellows as a group.

Fellows are expected to participate fully in the seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events organized on their behalf.  In deference to the collegial goals of the program, fellows are also expected to attend each other’s presentations, traditionally held at lunchtime as “brownbag” or catered events.

In addition, fellows benefit from the many informal social and cultural activities that the program has to offer, including trips to sporting events, museums, movies, happy hours, and potluck dinners. The program encourages fellows to take full advantage of their stay in Washington, D.C., by partaking in the rich cultural life of the nation’s capital.

How to Apply

The Reagan-Fascell Program is now accepting fellowship applications for Fall 2017 (October 1, 2017-February 28, 2018) and Spring 2018 (March 1-July 31, 2018).

The application deadline is October 15, 2016.

Apply Now for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2017

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2017

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2016/2017 NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program (Fully Funded- Spend Five Months in Washington DC, USA)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

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 

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Call for Applications

Democracy Series for Participatory Learning and Activism by Youth (DESPLAY Season 9).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: 1oth of January 2014

Youngstars Foundation with support from the National Endowment for Democracy NED – USA, presents the 9th edition of DESPLAY Africa, 2014.

DESPLAY Africa is the most consistent and longest running annual youth democracy training program in Nigeria/West Africa designed to widen young people’s democracy education and foster active youth participation in good governance processes.

Several reports continue to attest to Africa’s potentials, what is left to be seen is performance because we remain the most impoverished and underdeveloped region of the world duly to bad governance. According to the Africa Union, about 65% of African population are young people, thus, Africa is the most youthful continent on earth, by implication, the population that is most affected by Africa’s bad governance are mostly the youth, which is why our generation of youth must rise to the challenge to understand, demand and participate in enthroning quality democracy and good governance for growth and prosperity in Africa.

What DESPLAY Season 9 Offers:

  • Admission slots for ONLY 35 young people within Africa (especially from West and Central African Countries).
  • Three (3) Semesters/Workshops of 4 days each in Nigeria.
  • About 30 knowledge based sessions and focus group discussions and activities.
  • Obtain a youth democracy engagement toolkit (Video and Handbook – FREE)
  • 10 day learning visit to a Southern African country practicing democracy.
  • Get a chance to run for Office of President of DESPLAY Republic Season 9
  • Opportunity to meet and network with young democrats around the Africa.
  • Opportunity to challenge and improve your personal leadership influence and impact among others.

Eligibility: 

  • Young people from Nigeria and any other African country between the ages of 18 – 35 years.

Registration Fee Per Semester:

 $65 or N10,000

Pre Selected Candidates Informed: 

10th of January 2014.

First Workshop Semester

January 27th-31st, 2014 – Abuja, Nigeria

Apply Now for DESPLAY SEASON 9

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of Young Star Foundation

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