National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is accepting applications for the Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NED Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship
Opportunity Details
The program offers five-month fellowships for practitioners to improve strategies and techniques for building democracy abroad and five-month fellowships for scholars to conduct original research for publication. While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; engage with counterparts; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and lessons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advocates. Fellows are expected to complete a written or audiovisual product relating to their proposed research project. The fellowship culminates in a formal presentation in which fellows typically focus on their research project or another topic relating to the state of democracy in their country.
Benefits of NED Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship
Fellows will receive:
- A monthly stipend.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- A furnished rental apartment.
- Round-trip travel to and from Washington, D.C.
- Living expenses, including food, local transportation, and other necessities.
- A fully equipped office.
- Reimbursement for long-distance phone calls and professional trips (within a limited budget).
- Fellows must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa to travel to the United States, and Family members must obtain a J-2 visa.
NED Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship Requirements
All applicants must:
- Proficient in English
- Propose a project focused on political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development.
- Be available for the five-month fellowship period (October 1st-February 28 or March 1-July 31).
- For the Practitioner track: Mid-career professionals must have significant practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest.
- For the Scholarly track: Applicants must possess a doctorate, have a proven record of publications in their field, and have developed a detailed research outline for their fellowship project.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 December, 2025
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