NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2022-2023 68 views

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. Free entry. Deadline 1 Oct 2021.

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2022-2023

About NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2022-2023

Applications are invited for the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2022-2023. 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., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region.

Prospective applicants may apply on either the practitioner or scholarly track. While the program is intended primarily for practitioners from around the world, distinguished scholars from the United States and other established democracies are also eligible to apply. Applicants applying to the scholarly track are expected to possess a doctorate (a Ph.D., or academic equivalent) at the time of application, to have published in their field of expertise, and to have developed a detailed research outline for their fellowship project.

To apply, you must first create an account through an online portal. Once you have set up an account, the application process requires you to submit:

• Applicant information.
• Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Resume/CV and Biography.

Please submit all application materials in English.

Who can participate?

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 opportunities may be held at 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 (a 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.

Benefits

• Program Activities.
• Financial Support: Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus “cost of living” for food, local transportation, and other necessities. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, plus a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States. Please note that fellows who wish to bring family members with them to Washington, D.C., will be expected to cover the costs of their dependents’ roundtrip travel and stay within the United States.
• Research Associates.
• Democracy Resource Center.

Deadline

Application deadline is 1 Oct, 2021.

Entry fee

There is no entry fee.

Some useful information

Please visit rules, FAQ and previous winning entries from the official website to take part in NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2022-2023.