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The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program at the Washington, DC–based National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for fellowships in 2013–2014. This federally funded 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.

Organization: National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Website: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program
Email: [email][email protected]
Apply online: http://fellowships.ned.org/

Description:

Dedicated to international exchange, this five-month residential program offers a collegial environment for fellows to reflect on their experiences; consider best practices and lessons learned; conduct independent research and writing; engage with counterparts; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates.

While in Washington, D.C. all fellows devote full time to their fellowship projects and receive a monthly fellowship payment, health insurance, travel assistance at the beginning and end of their fellowship, and research support. Awardees my not receive concurrent funding from the Endowment or its family of institutes during the fellowship period. The program does not fund professional training, fieldwork, or students working towards a degree.

The program will host two five-month fellowship sessions in 2013–2014:
Fall 2013 (October 1, 2013–February 28, 2014), and Spring 2014 (March 1–July 31, 2014).

Eligibility:

The program is intended primarily to support practitioners, scholars, and journalists from developing and aspiring democracies; distinguished scholars from established democracies may also apply. Projects may focus on the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural aspects of democratic development and may include a range of methodologies and approaches. A working knowledge of English is required.

For more information, visit http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program or email [email][email protected]

To apply, visit http://fellowships.ned.org

The application deadline is Monday, October 15, 2012.