The National Endowment for Democracy offers five-month Reagan-Fascell Fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and for scholars to conduct original research for publication.
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Fellowship
Program Overview
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program hosts democracy activists, scholars, and journalists for five-month fellowships in Washington, DC. The fellowship provides an important opportunity to:
- Explore new ideas in a comparative context
- Undertake individual research
- Share best practices with one another
- Reflect on experiences and engage with counterparts
- Develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates
Fellows are expected to complete a written or audiovisual product relating to their proposed research project, culminating in a formal presentation on their 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 the 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. during the 5-month fellowship period (October 1-February 28 or March 1-July 31). No other fellowships or jobs may be held during this time.
Applicants on the Practitioner Track Should:
- Have substantial practical experience working to promote democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest
- Be mid-career professionals
Applicants on the Scholarly Track Should:
- Possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or academic equivalent) at the time of application
- Have a proven record of publications in their field
- Have developed 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
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