USA
Deadline: Dec 30, 2025
About This Opportunity
The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship is a fully funded international fellowship in the United States, designed for mid-career professionals, democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world. This prestigious fellowship allows participants to spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., where they can conduct independent research on democracy-related issues in a specific country or region. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend, meals, accommodation, round-trip airfare, local transportation, a fully equipped office, and health insurance, making it a fully funded international exchange program in the USA. This opportunity supports individuals committed to advancing democratic values and offers an excellent platform for global networking, academic growth, and policy-focused research. More details are provided below.
Requirements
- Applicant information
- Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track
- Letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV and Biography
Benefits
- A monthly stipend.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- A furnished rental apartment.
- Round-trip travel to and from Washington, D.C.
- Living expenses, including food, local transportation, and other necessities.
- A fully equipped office.
- Reimbursement for long-distance phone calls and professional trips (within a limited budget).
- Fellows must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa to travel to the United States, and Family members must obtain a J-2 visa.
Eligibility
- Proficient in English
- Propose a project focused on political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development.
- Be available for the five-month fellowship period (October 1st-February 28 or March 1-July 31).
- For the Practitioner track: Mid-career professionals must have significant practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest.
- For the Scholarly track: Applicants must possess a doctorate, have a proven record of publications in their field, and have developed a detailed research outline for their fellowship project.
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Quick Information
Type
Fully Funded
Location
USA
Deadline
Dec 30, 2025
Posted By
Kashif Mushtaq
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