Bourses d’étude USA 2023 : Postdoctoral, Non-degree scholarship at National Endowment for Democracy

Bourses d’étude USA 2023 : Postdoctoral, Non-degree scholarship at National Endowment for Democracy

Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship 2023-2024 is a fully funded scholarship for international students. This scholarship is only offered for Postdoctoral studies. Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus cost of living for food, local transportation, and other necessities.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Postdoctoral / Non-degree
• Institution(s): National Endowment for Democracy
• Study in: USA
• Opportunity Focus Area(s): Democratic Studies
• Program Period: 5 months
• Deadline: October 17, 2022

Scholarship Coverage

Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship provides the recipient with the following benefits:

• Fellowship payments are calculated to cover cost of a short-term, furnished rental apartment, plus “cost of living” for food, local transportation, and other necessities.
• Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and round-trip travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship period.
• Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, plus a limited budget for long-distance phone calls and professional travel within the United States.
• Please note that fellows who wish to bring family members with them to Washington, D.C., will be expected to cover the costs of their dependents’ round-trip travel and stay within the United States.

Eligibility Criteria for Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship

To be eligible for Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: Demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
• Eligible Countries: All world countries.
• Propose a project focusing on the political, social, economic, legal or cultural aspects of democratic development
• Be 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 at this time.
• Applicants on the practitioner track should:
  • Have substantial practical experience working to promote democracy or human rights in their country of origin or interest.
  • Be mid-career professionals.
• Applicants on the scholarly track should:
  • Possess a doctorate (a Ph.D., or academic equivalent) at the time of application.
  • Have a proven record of publications in their field.
  • Have developed a detailed research outline for their fellowship project.
• Prior to applicants’ arrival in the United States, fellows who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States must obtain a J-1 exchange visitor visa in order to travel to the United States. Accompanying family members must obtain a J-2 visa.
• Fellowship applicants cannot have participated in a J-1 research scholar program within the 24 months immediately preceding their Reagan-Fascell fellowship.
• Fellows who are sponsored on our J-1 visa are typically required by U.S. law to return to their home country for two years following the completion of their fellowship before they may apply for an H visa, an L visa, or for legal permanent residence.

How to Apply for Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship?

Please follow the following steps to avail Reagan Fascell Democracy Fellowship:

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