Launched in 2005, the Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development Program (DHSFDD) is a three-week academic training program that is hosted annually at Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. The program brings together a group of 25 to 30 mid-career practitioners in law, politics, government, private enterprise, civil society, and international development from transitioning countries. This training program provides a unique forum for emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences, and receive academic training to enrich their knowledge and advance their work.

Location: United States

Benefits

• Stanford will pay for accommodations, meals, and transportation costs during the duration of the Program.
• A small travel fund is available for fellows who under no circumstances can support their travel or need to apply for a partial subsidy
• Priority for accessing the travel fund will be given based on need, and destinations from which airline fares to California are exorbitant

 Eligibilities

• Applicants should play important and influential roles in their country’s political, economic, and social development
• Successful applicants will have academic credentials necessary to participate and contribute to the six-hour seminars each day and tackle advanced academic readings to complement the classroom-based curriculum
• A working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite for participation in the program

Eligible Regions: Open For All

 APPLICATION PROCESS

The application contains the following sections:

• Applicant Information
• Academics & Career Information
• Resume/CV
• Essay Questions
• English Language Proficiency
• Video Submission
• Financial Information
• Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Certification

Apply online through the given link

Official website: here

Application Deadline: November 15, 2017 (20 Days Remaining)