Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2024/2025 – Apply Now
Embark on your academic journey in the United States with great news! The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship is presently open for applications. This article comprehensively outlines the fellowship, its perks, and the step-by-step application procedure.
The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship for the academic year 2024/2025 is a fully funded scholarship designed for international students, exclusively for Postdoctoral studies. The fellowship payments are meticulously calculated to encompass the expenses of a short-term furnished rental apartment, along with the “cost of living” for necessities such as food, local transportation, and more.
This initiative, funded by the federal government, serves as an international exchange program at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) in Washington, D.C. It provides democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from across the globe with a unique opportunity to spend five months conducting independent research on democracy in a specific country or region.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Postdoctoral / Non-degree
- Institution(s): National Endowment for Democracy
- Location: USA
- Focus Area(s): Democratic Studies
- Program Period: 5 months
- Application Deadline: November 6, 2023 (Applications due by November 6, 2023, and letters of recommendation by November 13, 2023.)
Scholarship Coverage:
The Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship extends the following benefits to its recipients:
- Fellowship payments covering a short-term furnished rental apartment and the “cost of living” for essentials like food, local transportation, etc.
- Monthly stipend for living expenses, basic health insurance, and round-trip travel to and from Washington, D.C. at the commencement and conclusion of the fellowship.
- Fully equipped office space and a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States.
Please note that fellows desiring to bring family members to Washington, D.C. are responsible for covering their dependents’ round-trip travel and stay within the United States.
Eligibility Criteria for Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship: To qualify for the Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Proficiency in the English language.
- Open to candidates from all countries worldwide.
- Propose a project focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development.
- Available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Washington, D.C. during the 5-month fellowship period (October 1-February 28 or March 1-July 31). No other fellowships or jobs may be held during this time.
- Additional criteria based on practitioner or scholarly tracks.
Before arriving in the United States, non-citizen or permanent resident fellows must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa. Family members accompanying fellows must obtain a J-2 visa. Fellowship applicants should not have participated in a J-1 research scholar program within the 24 months immediately preceding their Reagan-Fascell fellowship. Fellows sponsored on a J-1 visa typically must return to their home country for two years post-fellowship before applying for other visas or legal permanent residence, as per U.S. law.
How to Apply for the Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship?
Please follow the following steps to avail Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowships:
- In order to apply for the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship you must first create an account through the online portal. Once you have set up an account, the application process requires you to submit:
- Applicant information.
- Project proposal for the practitioner or the scholarly fellowship track.
- Letters of recommendation.
- Resume/CV and Biography.
- Please submit all application materials in English.
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