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Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

 

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Dedicated to international exchange, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program offers five-month fellowships to leading democracy activists, journalists, and scholars from around the world.  During their time in residence at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies, fellows reflect on their experiences and consider lessons learned; 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 work full-time on their projects and receive a monthly fellowship payment, health insurance, travel assistance, and research support. The program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students pursuing a degree.  A working knowledge of English is required. Learn More. 

 
Information is also available in العربية, Français, Español, فارسی ,中文,Português and Русский.
  
 
DEADLINE FOR FELLOWSHIPS IN FALL 2016 AND SPRING 2017: 
October 15, 2015

CURRENT & PAST FELLOWS
Learn more about their projects and their stories here:
Altay Goyushov
Azerbaijan
Zin Mar Aung
Burma
Pepe Julian Onziema
Uganda

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  1. Start early and plan ahead.
  2. Be sure your project is feasible and has well-defined goals before you begin.
  3. Explain your project's impact.
  4. Show why you need to be in Washington DC.
  5. Get feedback, revise, and proofread your application.
Find out more helpful hints for your application here:

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Fellowship Programs 
National Endowment for Democracy
1025 F Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
fellowships@ned.org
202-378-9700
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