Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2027 (Washington D.C.) – 6 novembre 2026

Contexte

The International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites emerging youth leaders from around the world to apply for the 2027 Hurford Youth Fellows Program in Washington, DC. The Hurford Youth Fellows Program equips emerging democracy leaders from around the world with the skills, networks, and practical tools to turn youth energy into democratic change. Over the course of four months in Washington, D.C., fellows explore new ideas, initiatives, and innovations, share experiences and lessons learned with activists from other countries, and contribute to the global youth movement for democracy. Up to three (3) fellows will be selected for a four-month fellowship, from May 1 through August 31, 2027.

Missions et responsabilités

• Pursue a project addressing a democratic challenge in their country or region and its implications for young people.
• Develop a tailored plan of action focused on a key challenge, such as countering authoritarian influence, navigating the opportunities and risks of digital technology, or translating youth mobilization into democratic gains, in consultation with Fellowships staff and other NED colleagues.
• Identify practical approaches and explore how lessons from one context might apply elsewhere.
• Complete at least one product, such as an article, handbook, toolkit, podcast, tech tool, or video (created in English or another language).
• Participate in seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other activities to learn about NED and its core institutes, explore pressing challenges and new approaches to advancing democracy, connect with government, civil society, academic, and media communities in Washington and beyond, and build relationships and exchange ideas with other fellows.

Profil recherché

• Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger.
• Demonstrate a commitment to—and experience in—advancing youth participation in democracy.
• Applications are especially encouraged from leaders affiliated with civic organizations, human rights groups, and initiatives working to strengthen democracy.
• Projects must reflect applicants’ interests and expertise, exploring political, social, economic, legal, or cultural dimensions of democracy using a range of methods and innovative approaches (a study of, or comparison with, democracy in the United States is not expected).

Conditions et avantages

• Each fellow receives a monthly stipend for living expenses (calculated to cover a short-term furnished rental apartment, food, local transportation, and other necessities).
• Basic health insurance coverage.
• Roundtrip economy-class travel to and from Washington, D.C., at the beginning and end of the fellowship. (Note: Fellows who bring family members are responsible for their dependents’ roundtrip travel and living expenses in the United States).

Dossier de candidature

• Online application through the Online Application System.
• Recommendation Letters.

Comment postuler

Visit the Online Application System to create an account and apply. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Deadlines : Applications: November 30, 2026 | Recommendation Letters: December 4, 2026.

For More Information, visit the Official Webpage of the Hurford Youth Fellows Program.