While in residence, fellows reflect on their experiences; conduct research and writing; consider best practices and les-sons learned; and develop professional relationships within a global network of democracy advo-cates.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Practitioners
· Activists, human rights advocates, lawyers, journalists, and other civil society professionals from developing and aspiring democracies throughout the world with substantial experience working to promote democracy or human rights
Scholars· Professors, researchers, journalists, and other writers from developing and aspiring democracies
· Distinguished scholars from the United States or other established democracies
· Academics must be in possession of a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) at the time of application
· Scholarly applicants must have a proven record of publications
All Applicants
· Citizens of any country may apply
· Proficiency in the English language
· Topics focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development
· Availability for a full-time, residential fellowship at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in Fall 2012 (October 1, 2012–February 28, 2013) and/or Spring 2013 (March 1–July 31, 2013)
INELIGIBILE TO APPLY:
· Students seeking scholarships, or other types of financial aid, to defray the cost of their education
· Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral scholars seeking funding to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research
· Professionals seeking financial assistance to pay for trainings, attend conferences, or pursue internships
· Individuals without proficiency in the English language
· Applicants whose projects fail to draw a connection to democracy and human rights
· Candidates unavailable for a fellowship in Fall 2012 (October 1, 2012–February 28, 2013) or Spring 2013 (March 1–July 31, 2013)
Source: http://fellowships.ned.org
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