Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program On Democracy and Development at Standford University 2025

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 16, 2025
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorStanford University
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyStanford University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

The Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development, hosted by Stanford University’s CDDRL, is a summer program supporting mid-career professionals from transitioning nations who are advancing democracy and governance reforms. Read through for the benefit, requirement, application process and the deadline.

Benefits

The benefits include:

• Accommodation, meals, and transportation during the program are fully covered by Stanford.
• Fellows are encouraged to contribute to their participation costs, usually covering round-trip airfare.
• Support may be sought from employers or through fundraising to offset travel expenses, particularly after final selections are made in April 2025.
• A limited travel fund is available based on financial need, with priority for fellows from regions with high travel costs.

Requirements

Eligibility criteria include:

• Mid-career practitioners actively engaged in democracy, development, or the rule of law fields are eligible.
• Applicants may work as policymakers, academics, legal professionals, social entrepreneurs, business entrepreneurs, or leaders of civil society organizations, including trade unions, NGOs, media, business associations, and professional groups.
• Candidates must hold significant, influential roles in their country’s political, economic, or social development.
• Applicants should demonstrate professional and personal achievements within democracy, development, and the rule of law sectors.
• The program seeks 25 to 30 participants each year, ideally positioned in their careers to benefit from intensive academic training that fosters democratic change.
• While not a strict requirement, most participants hold a bachelor’s degree and possess the academic ability to engage in six-hour daily seminars and advanced academic readings.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential for full participation and engagement in the program.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more details, kindly visit Standford University Fellowship webpage.