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A three-week summer fellowship at Stanford University for experienced mid-career leaders working to strengthen democracy and development in their home countries. The program includes accommodation, meals, local transportation, and academic training, though participants generally cover their own airfare.
The Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development 2027 is a three-week international leadership training program hosted by Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). The program runs from July 18 to August 6, 2027, and brings together mid-career professionals from countries with weak democratic institutions to strengthen their practical knowledge and leadership capacity in democracy, development, and good governance. Participants engage in seminars and discussions with Stanford faculty and international practitioners, build networks with democratic leaders and development professionals globally, and join an alumni community working to advance democratic change. What you get • Accommodation for the three-week program duration • Meals covered during the fellowship • Local transportation provided • Academic training through seminars, discussions, and learning sessions with Stanford faculty and experienced practitioners • International networking with democratic leaders, policymakers, civil society representatives, and development professionals from different countries • Leadership development in democracy, economic development, governance, and the rule of law • Access to a global alumni network of former fellows How to apply 1. Visit the official Stanford University application page at https://cddrl.fsi.stanford.edu/summerfellows/apply 2. Review the eligibility criteria and application guidelines carefully 3. Create an account through the online application portal 4. Complete the application form and upload required documents 5. Request at least two professional recommendation letters 6. Submit the complete application by the deadline
• Be at least 28 years old at the start of the program in July 2027 • Have at least 10–12 years of professional experience in democracy, development, public policy, civil society, economic development, or the rule of law • Hold a leadership role with meaningful professional contributions in your field • Be from and currently reside in a country where democracy is not well established • Be actively working in a relevant professional field (not enrolled in a full-time university degree program) • Demonstrate strong written and spoken English proficiency • Have professional background and academic readiness for intensive seminars and discussions • Submit an English-language CV or résumé of one to three pages • Submit responses to application essay questions • Submit a video submission • Provide financial information • Provide at least two letters of recommendation (at least one from current supervisor or professional counterpart)