Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship in the USA | Fully Funded

Summary

• Host Country: The United States of America
• Host Organisation: National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
• Fellowship Location: Washington, D.C.
• Fellowship Duration: 5 Months

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025 is a fully-funded fellowship for activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from all over the world to spend 5 months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The exchange program in Washington, D.C., allows fellows to undertake independent research on global democratic developments and to undergo research in a particular country or region. The Reagan-Fascell fellowship also provides the opportunity for the fellows to learn advanced skills and expertise from the International Forum for Democratic Studies, as this centre is the leading place of analysis about the democratic transitions in the world.

The five-month fully-funded international exchange programme in the USA is for the practitioners as well as for the scholars. However, the practitioners will learn the methods to improve the strategies and techniques for building democracy worldwide and the scholars will learn the techniques to conduct original and exclusive research for their publications. To gain all the productive experiences, the National Endowment for Democracy Fellowship ensures the engagement of the fellows with other counterparts, the availability of the resources to conduct research and writing, and opportunities to develop professional relationships with a global network of democracy advocates.

Financial Aids and Benefits

• The fellows will receive a monthly stipend.
• The health insurance of the fellows will be covered by the organization.
• The cost of a furnished rental apartment will be paid.
• The cost of roundtrip travel to and from Washington D.C. will be covered.
• The costs of living which include food, local transportation, and other living necessities will be covered.
• A fully equipped office will be provided.
• The cost of long-distance phone calls and professional trips will be covered. (Limited budget)

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility criteria are the same for both practitioners as well as scholars. However, some requirements are different for both of them.

• The applicants must be proficient in English.
• The applicant must propose a project that will focus on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural sides of the democratic countries.
• The applicants must ensure their availability at the residence in Washington, D.C., during their 5-months of the fellowship programme.

Eligibility for Practitioners Track

• The applicant must be a mid-career professional.
• The applicant must have practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in the country or region.

Eligibility for Scholars

• The applicants must have completed the PhD or equivalent academic degree at the time of application.
• The applicants must have a record of publications in their respective fields.
• The applicants must formulate a detailed outline of the research project for the fellowship programme.

How to Apply

To apply for the fellowship, follow these steps:

1. Visit the fellowship application portal and register by providing your email and creating a password.
2. Use your credentials to log in and start your application.
3. Fill out all required fields, including personal details, project proposal, and references.
4. Attach all necessary documents, such as your resume, proposal, and letters of recommendation.
5. Review your application thoroughly and submit it before the deadline.

Fellowship Deadline:

• The application deadline for the 2025-2026 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Programme is November 1, 2024, at 5 pm Eastern.

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