Operating through World Learning s Projects in International Development and Training division, the DFP seeks to attract a broad pool of U.S. citizen applicants, and to enable those selected as fellows to obtain practical experiences that will advance their commitment to careers in international democracy-building. Historically, nearly every Democracy Fellow has been offered an extension of some duration. Professional foreign language capabilities may be required for some fellowships. Ability to receive a national security clearance.
Specific stipends depend upon documented prior wages, education and experience.
The DFP is only authorized to fund travel and allowances for the individual fellow. The program does not provide allowances for dependents or others who may accompany a fellow. At that time, candidates may be invited for personal or telephone interviews. The DFP estimates that it will receive over 1,000 inquiries from the present solicitation, and that not more than 6-10 awards will be made for fellowships beginning in 2001. Applications for Democracy Fellowships are available online.