Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy
The Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy is a DC-based fellowship offering monthly discussions for emerging leaders on democracy, human rights, and foreign policy with senior experts and peers.
Funder: National Endowment for Democracy
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Unpaid, nonresidential fellowship; approximately 30 fellows selected annually; no monetary award.
Summary: A competitive, in-person forum for emerging leaders in international affairs to engage in monthly discussions on democracy and policy in Washington, DC.
Key Information: Applicants must be based in the Washington, DC region and have 5–10 years of professional experience.
Description
The Penn Kemble Forum on Democracy, organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), is a prestigious, nonresidential fellowship program that convenes emerging leaders in the Washington, DC area for monthly, off-the-record dinner discussions on democracy, human rights, and foreign policy. The program aims to foster bipartisan dialogue and cross-sector networking among professionals from government, think tanks, media, security, and the private or nonprofit sectors. Fellows interact with senior policymakers, scholars, and practitioners, gaining insights into the global challenges and opportunities for democracy.
