The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow
program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars and
journalists from around the world to pursue a period of reflection,
research and professional exchange at the National Endowment for Democracy in
Washington, D.C, USA. The program offers two tracks, a practitioner track
(for experienced activists) and a scholarly track (for professors and
researchers from emerging and aspiring democracies). Applicants can apply till October
1, 2013 for 2014/15 session.
program enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars and
journalists from around the world to pursue a period of reflection,
research and professional exchange at the National Endowment for Democracy in
Washington, D.C, USA. The program offers two tracks, a practitioner track
(for experienced activists) and a scholarly track (for professors and
researchers from emerging and aspiring democracies). Applicants can apply till October
1, 2013 for 2014/15 session.
Study Subject (s): Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and
cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of
methodologies and approaches.
Course Level: The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is
intended to give democracy practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around
the world the opportunity to pursue a period of reflection, research, and
professional exchange at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington,
D.C.
Scholarship Provider: U.S. Congress
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of
methodologies and approaches.
Course Level: The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is
intended to give democracy practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around
the world the opportunity to pursue a period of reflection, research, and
professional exchange at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington,
D.C.
Scholarship Provider: U.S. Congress
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
–Practitioners: Activists, human rights advocates,
lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals from developing and
aspiring democracies throughout the world with substantial experience working
to promote democracy or human rights.
-Scholars: Professors, researchers, journalists, and other writers from
developing and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from the United
States or other established democracies; Academics must be in possession of a
doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application; Scholarly
applicants must have a proven record of publications.
-All Applicants:
Citizens of any country may apply,
Proficiency in the English language,
Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects
of democratic development,
Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the International Forum
for Democratic Studies in Fall 2013 (October 1, 2013–February 28, 2014) and/or
Spring 2014 (March 1–July 31, 2014).
–Practitioners: Activists, human rights advocates,
lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals from developing and
aspiring democracies throughout the world with substantial experience working
to promote democracy or human rights.
-Scholars: Professors, researchers, journalists, and other writers from
developing and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from the United
States or other established democracies; Academics must be in possession of a
doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application; Scholarly
applicants must have a proven record of publications.
-All Applicants:
Citizens of any country may apply,
Proficiency in the English language,
Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects
of democratic development,
Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the International Forum
for Democratic Studies in Fall 2013 (October 1, 2013–February 28, 2014) and/or
Spring 2014 (March 1–July 31, 2014).
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: Named in honor of the two principal founders of NED, former president Ronald
Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, 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. Reagan-Fascell
Democracy Fellows maintain full-time residence at the International Forum for
Democratic Studies, NED’s research arm located in Washington, D.C. The Forum
hosts 16 to 20 Reagan-Fascell Fellows per year for periods ranging from five to
ten months. The program offers two tracks, a practitioner track and a scholarly
track.
-The Practitioner Track: The Reagan-Fascell program was established primarily
to support democratic activists, human rights advocates, journalists, and
others who work on the front lines of democracy promotion in emerging and
aspiring democracies. The program seeks to provide experienced activists with
an opportunity to reflect on their work, learn from counterparts in the United
States, and reevaluate techniques for building democracy in their country of
origin. Fellowships on the practitioner track typically culminate in a strategy
memorandum, short article or op-ed, and a formal presentation of the fellow’s
analysis and ideas.
-The Scholarly Track: Recognizing the importance of intellectual contributions
to the theory and practice of democracy, the program offers a scholarly track
principally for professors and researchers from emerging and aspiring
democracies. Accomplished scholars from established democracies are also
eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to possess a Ph.D., or academic
equivalent, at the time of application, and to have developed a rigorous
research outline. During their stay at the Forum, scholars make at least one formal
presentation and complete a substantial piece of writing (a monograph or book)
for publication.
Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, 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. Reagan-Fascell
Democracy Fellows maintain full-time residence at the International Forum for
Democratic Studies, NED’s research arm located in Washington, D.C. The Forum
hosts 16 to 20 Reagan-Fascell Fellows per year for periods ranging from five to
ten months. The program offers two tracks, a practitioner track and a scholarly
track.
-The Practitioner Track: The Reagan-Fascell program was established primarily
to support democratic activists, human rights advocates, journalists, and
others who work on the front lines of democracy promotion in emerging and
aspiring democracies. The program seeks to provide experienced activists with
an opportunity to reflect on their work, learn from counterparts in the United
States, and reevaluate techniques for building democracy in their country of
origin. Fellowships on the practitioner track typically culminate in a strategy
memorandum, short article or op-ed, and a formal presentation of the fellow’s
analysis and ideas.
-The Scholarly Track: Recognizing the importance of intellectual contributions
to the theory and practice of democracy, the program offers a scholarly track
principally for professors and researchers from emerging and aspiring
democracies. Accomplished scholars from established democracies are also
eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to possess a Ph.D., or academic
equivalent, at the time of application, and to have developed a rigorous
research outline. During their stay at the Forum, scholars make at least one formal
presentation and complete a substantial piece of writing (a monograph or book)
for publication.
Number of award (s): The Forum hosts 16 to 20 Reagan-Fascell Fellows per year, divided into
two five-month sessions.
two five-month sessions.
Duration of award (s): The Reagan-Fascell program hosts two five-month fellowship sessions per
year: Fall 2014 Session: Oct 1, 2014—February 28, 2015. Spring 2015 Session:
March 1—July 31, 2015.
year: Fall 2014 Session: Oct 1, 2014—February 28, 2015. Spring 2015 Session:
March 1—July 31, 2015.
What does it cover? Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus health
insurance and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the
beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellows also receive a fully
equipped office and research support through the Forum’s Democracy Resource
Center and the Research Associates Program.
insurance and reimbursement for travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the
beginning and end of the fellowship period. Fellows also receive a fully
equipped office and research support through the Forum’s Democracy Resource
Center and the Research Associates Program.
Notification: All applicants are notified of the competition’s outcome in mid-April.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is Tuesday, October 1, 2013.
