Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program offers five-month fellowships in Washington, DC for global democracy activists and scholars to conduct independent research and advance democratic development.
Funder: National Endowment for Democracy
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Five-month fellowship; monthly stipend, basic health insurance, and roundtrip travel to/from Washington, DC are provided.
Summary: Five-month fellowships in Washington, DC for democracy activists, scholars, and journalists to conduct independent research, build networks, and advance democratic development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check the program page for the latest updates.
Description
The program offers five-month residential fellowships at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, DC, designed to support democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world. Fellows undertake independent research on democracy, participate in seminars and workshops, and engage with a network of peers and experts. The fellowship aims to foster comparative analysis, professional development, and the sharing of best practices, with a focus on making a lasting impact on democratic development in fellows' home countries and fields. Two tracks are available: the practitioner track (for mid-career professionals with experience in democracy or human rights) and the scholarly track (for established scholars with a doctorate and a record of publications).
