Applications are now open for the Stanford Fisher Family Summer Program 2027, formerly known as the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program. This fully funded Fellowship in the USA is hosted annually by Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). The program aims to strengthen participants’ leadership skills and deepen their understanding of the latest research, ideas, and practices in democracy, development, and the rule of law. More details about the fellowship are provided below.
About Stanford Fisher Family Summer Program 2027
- Host Country: USA
- Program Dates: July 18 – August 6, 2027
- Number of Fellows: 28 to 30 individuals
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 12th January 2027
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Program Location
The 2027 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program is taking place at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), Stanford, California.
Theme
Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law.
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Transportation costs
- A small travel fund is available for those who can not afford to travel to California.
Highlights of the Program
- Live on the Stanford campus.
- Take classes from leading Stanford faculty.
- Connect to a peer network of democratic leaders.
- Explore cutting-edge research and ideas in the fields of democracy, development, and the rule of law.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be from and currently reside in a country where democracy is not well entrenched.
- The fellowship will not accept applicants from highly democratic nations, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, and member states of the European Union.
- There is no application fee to apply for the Summer Fellowship.
- Target: Mid-career professionals in democracy, development, and the rule of law.
- Backgrounds: Government, academia, law, social entrepreneurship, business, civil society organizations (trade unions, NGOs, media, professional associations).
- Participants should have a proven track record of success in a relevant field related to democracy, development, or the rule of law.
- IELTS or TOEFL is not required.
- Applicants must have graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Currently enrolled full-time university students can not apply.
Required Documents
- Applicant Information
- Academics & Career Information
- Resume/CV
- Essay Questions
- English Language Proficiency
- Video Submission
- Financial Information
- Personal Certification
- References/Letters of Recommendation
Note: Sections 3, 4, 6, and 9 require the most attention from applicants.
How to Apply for the 2027 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program?
Submit the online application. The official link is below.
APPLY FOR THE STANFORD SUMMER FELLOWS PROGRAM
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