Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2027 on Democracy and Development for Mid-Career Leaders, Including Africa
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Stanford's Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2027 trains mid-career leaders from developing democracies, including Africa. Apply by 12 January 2027.
Overview
Stanford University's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) is accepting applications for the 2027 Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program. It was formerly called the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program.
About 25 to 30 mid-career leaders from countries where democracy is not well established spend three weeks at Stanford, California. The 2027 program runs from 18 July to 6 August 2027.
Africans can apply. Africa and Eurasia make up almost half of the program's alumni.
Deadline: 12 January 2027 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (2:59 AM US Eastern Time on 13 January). Your two reference letters are due by the same date.
Costs: Stanford pays for housing, meals and local transport during the program. Fellows usually pay their own airfare. A small travel fund helps those in need.
More Opportunity for You
Application Close in
59 Days
January 13, 2027
Opportunities at a Glance
Organisation
Stanford University, Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL), Freeman Spogli Institute
Location
Stanford, California
Type
Full-time, in person, 18 July - 6 August 2027
Category
Democracy, Development and Rule of Law
Language
Solid command of written and spoken English
Experience
At least 10 to 12 years of experience, actively working in democracy, development or the rule of law in a leadership role
