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Announcing 2014-2015 NED Democracy Fellowships

 
Apply Now for Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowships at the National Endowment for Democracy

 

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C. invites applications for fellowships in 2014-2015.  This federally-funded program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.  Dedicated to international exchange, this five-month, residential program offers a collegial environment for fellows to reflect on their experiences and consider best practices; conduct independent research and writing; engage with colleagues and counterparts in the United States; and build ties with a global network of democracy advocates.

 

 

The program is intended primarily to support practitioners and scholars from developing and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from established democracies are also eligible to apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches. Fellows devote full time to their projects and receive a monthly  fellowship payment, health insurance, travel assistance at the beginning and end of the fellowship, and research support. Awardees may not receive concurrent funding from the Endowment or its family of institutes during the fellowship period. The  program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students pursuing a degree. A working knowledge of English is required.

 

 

2014-2015 Fellowship Sessions

Fall 2014: October 1, 2014-February 28, 2015

Spring 2015: March 1-July 31, 2015

 

For more information, visit our website http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program/applying-for-a-fellowship.

 

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