NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2027/2028 in Washington, D.C.

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program

NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2027/2028 in Washington, D.C.

Brief Description

Applications are open for the NED Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program 2027/2028, a federally funded international exchange program hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). Named after NED founders Ronald Reagan and Dante Fascell, this five-month fellowship brings democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from around the world to Washington, D.C. Operating under the Democracy Accelerator framework, the program provides a platform to incubate new ideas, conduct independent research, and build strategies to advance freedom globally. During your residency, you will work out of the International Forum for Democratic Studies, engage with civic counterparts, complete a written or audiovisual project, and deliver a formal presentation on your work.

Name of Host Institution

National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

  • Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
  • Project Focus: You must propose a project examining political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development.
  • Residency Commitment: You must be available to work in residence in Washington, D.C., for the full five-month duration and hold no other jobs or fellowships during that period.
  • Practitioner Track: You must be a mid-career professional with substantial practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in your country of origin or interest.
  • Scholarly Track: You must hold a Ph.D. or academic equivalent at the time of application, maintain a proven publication record, and submit a detailed research outline.
  • Exclusions: Former Reagan-Fascell fellows are ineligible to reapply.

Financial Support

  • Living Stipend: A monthly payment designed to cover a short-term furnished apartment, food, local transportation, and everyday necessities.
  • Travel Costs: Roundtrip airfare to and from Washington, D.C., at the start and end of the fellowship.
  • Healthcare: Basic health insurance coverage during the five-month term.
  • Workspace & Travel Budget: A fully equipped office space plus a limited budget for domestic professional travel and long-distance calls.
  • Dependents: Fellows bringing family members must pay for their travel and living expenses out of pocket.

Deadline

January 5, 2027

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Q: Where is the NED Reagan-Fascell Fellowship hosted?

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The fellowship takes place in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies within the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, D.C., USA.

Q: Does the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program cover travel costs for family members?

No. The fellowship covers roundtrip travel, stipends, and basic health insurance for the fellow only. You must cover all travel and living costs for any accompanying dependents yourself.

Q: What are the academic requirements for the scholarly track?

Scholarly track applicants must hold a doctorate (Ph.D. or academic equivalent) at the time of application, demonstrate a record of publications, and present a detailed research outline for their project.

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