Deadline: 8 January 2011
Open to: mid-career policymakers, academics, and leaders of civil society organizations from transitioning countries
Fellowship: travel, accommodation, living expenses and visa costs are covered
Draper Hills Summer Fellows on Democracy and Development Program (DHSFDD) is a three-week executive education program that is run annually on the Stanford campus by an interdisciplinary team of Stanford faculty. In 2011, the program will run from July 25 – August 12, 2011.
The program brings together a group of approximately 28 practitioners in law, politics, government, private enterprise, civil society, and international development from transitioning countries. Draper Hills Summer Fellows have been presidential advisors, senators, attorneys general, lawyers, journalists, civic activists, entrepreneurs, academic researchers, think tank managers, and members of the international development community and even a former prime minister, hailing from more than sixty different countries. The program is highly selective, receiving several hundred applications each year.
Eligibility
This program is aimed at early to mid-career policymakers, academics, and leaders of civil society organizations (such as representatives of trade unions, non-governmental organizations, the media, business and professional associations) who will play important roles in their country’s political, economic, and social development. The program anticipates recruiting a group of 25-30 individuals dedicated to democracy, development and rule of law promotion within their home countries (particularly in, but not limited to, the regions of the Middle East, Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and former Soviet Union).
Successful applicants will be proficient in spoken and written English and will have academic and practical credentials necessary to benefit fully from the course and actively contribute to the discussions. The ideal participant will have extraordinary motivation, at least five years of experience with some demonstrated achievements in a relevant sector of development, and a keen interest in learning as well as sharing knowledge and experiences about his or her country.
Funding
Stanford will pay travel, accommodation, living expenses, and visa costs for the duration of the three-week program for a certain portion of applicants. Where possible, applicants are encouraged to supply some or all of their own funding from their current employers or international non-governmental organizations.
Application Process
CDDRL will accept applications for the 2011 Draper Hills Summer Fellows programs beginning October 15, 2010, and ending January 8, 2011. Application decisions will be available March 31, 2011.
Apply online here.
Contact
Fellowship Coordinator
Audrey McGowan
CDDRL
Encina Hall
616 Serra Street
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 736-4277 (voice)
(650) 724-2996 (fax)
audrey.mcgowan@stanford.edu
Hello,
are the eligible persons only from Middle East, Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and former Soviet Union?
There are some western Balkans countries who are as well transition countries. Are the persons from these countries as well eligible?
Is there any programm for the citizens from the western balkans?
Thanx.
Kind regards,
Lira
Hi Lira,
as it is stated in the text above, the participants are anticipated to come from "particularly, but not limited to, the regions of the Middle East, Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and former Soviet Union."
In my eyes, if you fulfil the other requirements of eligibility, you are welcome to apply.
Regards and good luck,
Kristina,
Mladiinfo