NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2027/2028 for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders & scholars Worldwide (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA).

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program is a federally funded international exchange program run by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, D.C. It offers five-month residential fellowships for democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world to undertake independent research on democratic development. The program brings together a carefully selected cohort of fellows to work within NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies, engage with counterparts, conduct research, and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates. Fellows focus on projects examining political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development in particular countries or regions. What you get • Five-month fully funded fellowship • Residential placement in Washington, D.C. • Access to NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies • Collegial environment and rich intellectual setting for educational exchange and professional development • Engagement with counterparts and global network of democracy advocates • Support for independent research and writing • Integration within NED family including core institutes and regional program teams • Opportunity to develop a written or audiovisual product relating to research project • Formal presentation opportunity to share research findings How to apply 1. Create an account through the NED online portal 2. Submit applicant information 3. Submit project proposal for either the practitioner or scholarly fellowship track 4. Submit letters of recommendation 5. Submit resume/CV and biography

• Demonstrate proficiency in English language • Propose a project focusing on 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. for the full 5-month fellowship period with no other fellowships or jobs held simultaneously • Practitioner track: Have substantial practical experience working to promote democracy or human rights in your country of origin or interest • Practitioner track: Be a mid-career professional • Scholarly track: Possess a doctorate (Ph.D. or academic equivalent) at the time of application • Scholarly track: Have a proven record of publications in your field • Scholarly track: Have developed a detailed research outline for your fellowship project • Not a former Reagan-Fascell fellow • Submit application materials in English