The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows 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; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; engage with counterparts in the United States: and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, D.C.-based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for fellowships in 2011-2012. The 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; consider best practices and lessons learned; conduct research and writing; engage with counterparts; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.
The program is intended primarily to support practitioners, scholars, and journalists from developing and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from established democracies may also apply. A working knowledge of English is required. All fellows receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, travel assistance, and research support. The program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students working towards a degree.

The program will host two five-month fellowship sessions in 2011 – 2012: October 1, 2011 – February 28, 2012 (Fall 2011) and March 1 – July 31, 2012 (Spring 2012).

Deadline: Monday, November 1, 2010.  For more information and application instructions, visit Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. Applications will be accepted through our online application system beginning August 1, 2010 at http://fellowships.ned.org.