Fully Funded NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program in the USA 2025

Applications are open for the Fully Funded NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program 2025. Apply Below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the Fully Funded NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program 2025 is November 1, 2024.

Tell Me About The Fully Funded NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program:

Named in honour 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 democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world the opportunity to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region. Located within NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, a leading centre for the analysis of global democratic developments, the program provides a collegial environment and rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Social science 

Type:

Fellowship

Who can Apply For The Fully Funded NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program?

Also, applicants are to meet the following eligibility criteria : 

All applicants must:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
• Propose a project addressing 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) and must not hold other fellowships or jobs during this time.

For the practitioner track:

• Applicants should have substantial practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest.
• Applicants should be mid-career professionals.

For the scholarly track:

• Applicants must possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application.
• Applicants must have a proven record of publications in their field.
• Applicants must have a detailed research outline for their fellowship project.

Please note: Former Reagan-Fascell fellows are not eligible for repeat fellowships.

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Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Additionally, applicants will benefit from the following: 

• Spend five months at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, D.C., conducting independent research on democratic development.
• Receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, basic health insurance, and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C.
• Engage in professional development and network with global democracy leaders, journalists, and scholars.
• Utilize a fully equipped office and a budget for professional travel and expenses, and develop a written or audiovisual product related to your research.
• Present your research findings to a global audience and gain increased visibility and recognition as a leader in democratic development.

How Long Will the Award Last?

Unspecified

How to Apply:

To apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship you must first create an account through our online portal. For detailed instructions on how to create an account, click here. Once you have set up an account, the application process requires you to submit:

1. Applicant information

2. Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track

3. Letters of recommendation

4. Resume/CV and Biography

Please submit all application materials in English.

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