2022 NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program Worldwide
2022 NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program Worldwide
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded international exchange program that gives democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world
The chances to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C., to conduct independent research.
The program is named in honour of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell (D-Fla.).
The program offers a collegial environment and a rich intellectual context for educational interaction and professional development because it is housed within NED’s INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES, a premier centre for examination of global democratic developments.
The program offers five-month fellowships for scholars to carry out original research for publication as well as five-month fellowships for practitioners to develop methods and tactics for fostering democracy abroad.
While staying in residence, fellows analyze best practices and lessons learned, engage with peers, conduct research, write, and create professional ties within a global network of democracy advocates.
Fellows are required to finish a written product that is related to the research project they have in mind. The fellowship concludes with a formal presentation, where fellows often discuss their study topic or another issue pertaining to the state of democracy in their nation.
About the National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
A private, nonprofit organization called the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is devoted to advancing and defending democratic institutions all around the world.
NED awards more than 1,600 grants annually to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in more than 90 different countries to promote democracy.
The Endowment has been in the forefront of democratic battles worldwide since its founding in 1983.
It has grown into a complex organization that serves as a hub of action, resources, and intellectual exchange for activists and practitioners.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
- Type – Postgraduate
- Organisation – National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
- Country to study – United States
- School to study
- Course to study – Not specified
- State of Origin
- Gender – Men and Women
- Application Deadline – October 17, 2022
Benefits of Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
Each fellow is provided with a monthly stipend for living expenses, as well as fundamental health insurance and roundtrip transportation to and from Washington, D.C., at the start and end of the fellowship period.
Fellowship payments are estimated to include the cost of a temporary, furnished rental unit as well as the “cost of living” for things like food and local transportation. A fully furnished office, as well as a constrained budget for long-distance calls and official domestic travel, are made available to fellows.
Please note that fellows who intend to travel to Washington, D.C. with family members will be required to pay for the dependents’ roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations within the United States.
Requirements for Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program Qualification
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 jobs 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
Interview date, Process and Venue for Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship Program
SELECTION PROCESS
The Reagan-Fascell program holds an annual competition for fellowships, with applications due by October 1. Applications are assessed through a rigorous evaluation process, including expert external and internal review, culminating in the selection of finalists by the Endowment’s Board of Directors. All applicants are notified of the competition’s outcome in mid-April.
In order to ensure a competitive selection process for the many candidates who apply each year, the Reagan-Fascell program is unable to offer fellowship deferrals except under extraordinary circumstances. Awardees who are unable to accept a fellowship in the year for which they applied may be asked to reapply if they remain interested in pursuing a fellowship in a future year.
Documents Required for Application
- Applicant information
- Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV and Biography
Application Deadline
October 17, 2022
How to Apply
In order 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 application documents.
For more details, visit NED website
