Requirements

All applicants must

• Show proficiency in English.

• Propose a project on the political, social, economic, legal or cultural side of democratic development.

• Be available to work in residence in Washington, DC for the full five-month fellowship. No other fellowship or job may be held during this time.

• Not be a former Reagan-Fascell fellow.

Practitioner track

• Substantial practical experience working to promote democracy or human rights in your country of origin or interest.

• You should be a mid-career professional.

• No degree is required, and there is no age limit.

Scholarly track

• A doctorate (PhD or academic equivalent) at the time you apply.

• A proven record of publications in your field.

• A detailed research outline for your fellowship project.

Visa rules

• Fellows who are not US citizens or permanent residents must get a J-1 exchange visitor visa.

• You cannot apply if you took part in a J-1 research scholar program in the 24 months right before the fellowship.

• Fellows on NED's J-1 visa are usually required by US law to return home for two years after the fellowship before applying for some US visas or permanent residence.