Open to eligible international practitioners and scholars with substantial experience or a strong research background related to democracy and human rights.

A five-month residential fellowship in Washington, DC for democracy practitioners, journalists, civil-society leaders, scholars and other professionals from around the world.

Benefits
Monthly living stipend, basic health insurance, round-trip travel to Washington, DC, furnished office space and research support.

Requirements
Meet either the practitioner or scholar track requirements and submit the required project proposal, references and supporting documents.

How to apply
Review the 2027-28 fellowship guidelines when released and submit the online application through the National Endowment for Democracy fellowship portal.