Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program

The National Endowment for Democracy offers five-month Reagan-Fascell Fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad, and five-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication.

Category

Fellowship

Program Overview

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program hosts democracy activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships in Washington, DC. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Explore new ideas in a comparative context
• Undertake individual research
• Share best practices with one another
• Engage with counterparts and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates

Fellows are expected to complete a written or audiovisual product related to their research project. The fellowship culminates in a formal presentation, typically focusing on the fellow's research or another topic related to the state of democracy in their country.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants should:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language
• Propose a project focusing on political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development
• Be available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C. for the 5-month fellowship period (October 1-February 28 or March 1-July 31)

Practitioner Track Applicants Should:

• Have substantial experience working to promote democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest
• Be mid-career professionals

Scholarly Track Applicants Should:

• Possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or academic equivalent) at the time of application
• Have a proven record of publications in their field
• Develop a detailed research outline for their fellowship project

For More Information

Visit the National Endowment for Democracy for more details and application procedures.

Donor Name: National Endowment for Democracy
Grant Size: Not Available
Publish Date: September 9, 2024
Deadline Date: November 1, 2024