Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025-2026 in the USA | Fully Funded

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025 is a fully-funded fellowship for activists, journalists, civil society leaders, and scholars from all over the world to spend 5 months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The exchange program in Washington D.C. allows fellows to undertake independent research on global democratic developments and to undergo research in a particular country or region. The Reagan-Fascell fellowship also provides the opportunity for the fellows to learn advanced skills and expertise from the International Forum for Democratic Studies, as this center is the leading place of analysis about the democratic transitions in the world.

Host Country:

The United States of America

Host Organisation:

National Endowment for Democracy (NED)

Fellowship Location:

Washington, D.C.

Fellowship Duration:

5 Months

Benefits of the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025:

The fellows will receive a monthly stipend.
The health insurance of the fellows will be covered by the organization.
The cost of a furnished rental apartment will be paid.
The cost of roundtrip travel to and from Washington D.C. will be covered.
The costs of living which include food, local transportation, and other living necessities will be covered.
A fully equipped office will is provided.
The cost of long-distance phone calls and professional trips will be covered. (Limited budget)

Eligibility Criteria of the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2025:

The basic eligibility criteria are the same for both practitioners as well as scholars. However, some requirements are different for both of them.

The applicants must be proficient in English.
The applicant must propose a project that will be focusing on the political, social, economic legal, or cultural sides of the democratic countries.
The applicants must ensure their availability at the residence in Washington D.C. during their 5-months of the fellowship program.

Eligibility for Practitioners Track

The applicant must be a mid-career professional.
The applicant must have practical experience promoting democracy or human rights in the country or region.

Eligibility for Scholars

The applicants must have completed the PhD or equivalent academic degree at the time of application.
The applicants must have a record of publications in their respective fields.
The applicants must formulate a detailed outline of the research project for the fellowship program.