The National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
invites applications to its Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows
Program. Established in 2001 to enable democracy activists,
scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen
their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability
to promote democratic change, the fellowship program is
based at NED's International Forum for Democratic Studies,
in Washington, D.C.
The program offers two tracks: a practitioners
track (typically 3 to 5 months) to improve strategies and
techniques for building democracy abroad and to exchange
ideas and experiences with counterparts in the United States;
and a scholarly track (typically 5 to 10 months) to conduct
original research for publication. Projects may focus on
the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects
of democratic development and include a range of methodologies
and approaches.
Eligibility: The fellows program is intended
primarily to support practitioners and scholars from new
and aspiring democracies. Distinguished scholars from the
United States and other established democracies are also
eligible to apply. Practitioners are expected to have substantial
experience working to promote democracy. Scholars are expected
to have a doctorate, or academic equivalent, at the time
of application. The program is not designed to support students
working toward a degree. A working knowledge of English
is an important prerequisite for participation in the program.
Support: The fellowship year begins October
1 and runs through July 31, with major entry dates in October
and March. All fellows receive a monthly stipend, health
insurance, travel assistance, and research support through
the Forum's Democracy Resource Center and Internship Program.
Application: For further details and instructions
on how to apply, please download the "Information and
Application Forms" booklet, available at www.ned.org/forum/R-FApplication.pdf
or visit www.ned.org and follow the link to "Fellowship
Programs".
Deadline: Applications for fellowships
in 2005-2006 must be received no later than November 1,
2004.
