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Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship: Fully Funded Opportunity for Postdoctoral Researchers

Table of Content

  1. Overview of Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship
  2. Benefits of Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship
  3. Eligibility Criteria
  4. Application Process and Important Dates

The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025-2026 is an exceptional, fully-funded international exchange program designed for postdoctoral researchers and practitioners focused on democratic studies. This fellowship, administered by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), offers fellows the opportunity to conduct independent research on democracy-related topics, with a particular emphasis on political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development.

Fellows spend five months in Washington, D.C., engaging with other democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars. This highly competitive program provides the fellows with financial support for their research projects, accommodation, living expenses, health insurance, and travel, ensuring they can fully focus on their academic and professional work.

Benefits

The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship covers the following expenses:

  • Living Expenses: Monthly stipend to cover food, local transportation, and other necessities.
  • Accommodation: Cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment in Washington, D.C.
  • Travel: Round-trip airfare to and from Washington, D.C.
  • Health Insurance: Basic health coverage for the fellowship duration.
  • Professional Support: Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, budget for long-distance phone calls, and professional travel within the U.S.

Note that while fellows can bring family members, they must cover the costs associated with their family members' travel and stay.

Eligibility Criteria

The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship is open to applicants worldwide, with specific requirements depending on the applicant's track:

  1. Practitioner Track:

    • Applicants must have significant practical experience in promoting democracy or human rights in their country of interest.
    • Mid-career professionals are preferred.

  2. Scholarly Track:

    • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of application.
    • Proven track record of publications in their field and a detailed research proposal for their fellowship project.

Additional eligibility requirements:

  • Proficiency in English.
  • A project focused on democratic development.
  • Availability to work in residence at the NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies.
  • Applicants must obtain a J-1 visa before traveling to the U.S.

Application Process

  1. Create an Account: First, create an account through the online portal.
  2. Submit Application Materials:
    • Personal information and project proposal (for practitioner or scholarly track).
    • Letters of recommendation.
    • Resume/CV and Biography.
    All materials must be submitted in English.

For detailed instructions, you can refer to the application guidelines provided on the fellowship's official website.

Important Dates

  • Deadline: November 8, 2024 (The deadline for applications is November 8, 2024. The deadline for letters of recommendation is November 15, 2024.)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply

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