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About this opportunity

Named after Ronald Reagan and Dante Fascell, this program provides fellows with time, space, and resources to advance democracy work. Tracks:

Practitioner Track → For activists, journalists, civil society leaders, union organizers, parliamentarians, lawyers, etc. (no degree requirement; mid‑career experience expected).
Scholarly Track → For academics with a Ph.D. (or equivalent), publication record, and detailed research plan. Program activities:
Independent research project on democracy in a specific country/region
Seminars, roundtables, field trips, and networking with U.S. and international democracy advocates
Culminating presentation of research or project outcomes
Integration into NED’s “Democracy Accelerator” framework for transnational learning Benefits:
Monthly stipend covering living expenses
Health insurance
Round‑trip travel to Washington, D.C.
Office space and research support
Professional development and networking opportunities

Who can apply

Must demonstrate English proficiency
Must propose a project on democracy (political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects)
Must be available full‑time in Washington, D.C. for 5 months
Practitioner track → substantial practical experience in democracy/human rights
Scholarly track → Ph.D. or equivalent, publication record, detailed research outline
Former fellows not eligible for repeat fellowships

National Endowment for Democracy (NED) – International Forum for Democratic StudiesFellowship

Reagan‑Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

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Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Global

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

Named after Ronald Reagan and Dante Fascell, this program provides fellows with time, space, and resources to advance democracy work. Tracks:

Practitioner Track → For activists, journalists, civil society leaders, union organizers, parliamentarians, lawyers, etc. (no degree requirement; mid‑career experience expected).
Scholarly Track → For academics with a Ph.D. (or equivalent), publication record, and detailed research plan. Program activities:
Independent research project on democracy in a specific country/region
Seminars, roundtables, field trips, and networking with U.S. and international democracy advocates
Culminating presentation of research or project outcomes
Integration into NED’s “Democracy Accelerator” framework for transnational learning Benefits:
Monthly stipend covering living expenses
Health insurance
Round‑trip travel to Washington, D.C.
Office space and research support
Professional development and networking opportunities

Who can apply

Must demonstrate English proficiency
Must propose a project on democracy (political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects)
Must be available full‑time in Washington, D.C. for 5 months
Practitioner track → substantial practical experience in democracy/human rights
Scholarly track → Ph.D. or equivalent, publication record, detailed research outline
Former fellows not eligible for repeat fellowships

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