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National Endowment for Democracy (NED)
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship
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Do I qualify Probably not open to students in Gaza
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- language Proficiency in English
- Project focusing on political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development
- Be available to work in residence in Washington, D.C. during the five-month fellowship period
- Not open to: Applicants holding another fellowship or job during the fellowship period
- Applicants who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. permanent residents must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa…
- Not open to: Former Reagan-Fascell fellows applying for a repeat fellowship
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- profession Substantial practical experience promoting democracy or human rights
- career stage Mid-career professional
- degree Doctorate (Ph.D. or academic equivalent) at the time of application
- career stage Proven record of publications in the applicant's field
- Detailed research outline for the fellowship project
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- Track record building democracy and potential to advance democratic learning at a strategic and practical level
Not open to: other fellowships or jobs; Former Reagan-Fascell fellows
- Fields of study
- Social sciences
What's covered Stipend only
- Funding type
- Stipend only
- Duration
- < 6 months
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- International Forum for Democratic Studies, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), Washington, D.C.
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What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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- Create an account through the online portal before applying. Required
- After setting up the account, submit the applicant information, a project proposal for the practitioner or scholarly track, letters of recommendation, and a resume/CV and biography. Submit all application materials in English. Required
- Deadline
- 14 January 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
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