The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program in the USA 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for journalists, academics, and democracy advocates worldwide.
This fully funded, five-month fellowship offers a unique chance to visit Washington, D.C. and delve into innovative concepts within a comparative framework. You will have the opportunity to conduct independent research, exchange best practices, and receive guidance from prominent American democracy experts.
The program provides a comprehensive learning experience through a diverse array of activities including conferences, seminars, workshops, site visits, and networking events.
In addition, you will have access to abundant resources such as internet databases, libraries, and subject matter experts to support their endeavors. The program is ideal for individuals dedicated to advancing democracy on a global scale.
Established in 2025, the Ronald W. Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship is a fully financed international fellowship program aimed at nurturing emerging leaders with a commitment to democratic values and a desire to enhance methods for promoting democracy abroad.
It is open to participants from around the world and offers two distinct tracks and provides an excellent opportunity for those who aspire to make a meaningful impact on global democracy.
Fellowship Details :
- The Fellowship host Country is United States of America.
- The host Institution is the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), in Washington, D.C.
- The Fellowship program focuses on research on democracy in a particular country or region.
- The duration for the fellowship program is 5 months.
- Open International Students.
- The deadline for application is November 1st, 2024.
Fellowship Benefits:
- A completely financed program that includes a monthly stipend in Washington, D.C., travel, accommodation, and health insurance.
- Possibilities for one-on-one study, networking with leaders in democracy, and mentoring.
- Access to a wealth of resources, such as databases, libraries, and subject matter experts.
- Conferences, workshops, seminars, and site visits for professional development.
- Exposure to American democracy and its institutions.
- A furnished apartment, health insurance, a monthly stipend, and reimbursement for travel expenditures.
- There is office space available, along with funding for business travel and long-distance calls.
Selection Criteria:
- You must demonstrate proficiency in English.
- You must propose a project addressing aspects of democracy within the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural realms.
- You must be available for a five-month residency at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C.
- You must have real-world experience advancing human rights or democracy in their home nation or another relevant nation.
- Designed for professionals in their mid-career.
- Doctorate (PhD) required at the time of application.
- You have to own a list of publications in their area of specialty.
How to apply:
Make an account on the official portal to get started.
Following registration, you will get an email confirmation containing instructions.
To get to a screen where you can set up a username and password, utilize the confirmation email.
To start the application process, log in to the portal and select the “Start” button.
Enter your information, such as name, nationality, birthdate, and gender.
Please send in your precise contact information along with a rating of your English language skills.
Please complete the project proposal and any pertinent information
Attach a current CV or resume to the application.
Please include all relevant references.
Verify all the information and make sure no fields are left empty.
