2025 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program, USA (Fully Funded) Deadline: 16 January, 2025

The  Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program was formerly the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in the USA hosted annually by Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). The Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program aims to enhance the fellows’ leadership skills and provide a deep understanding of the latest research and ideas in the fields of democracy, development, and the rule of law. Stanford University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world. There are many Fellowships in the United States for the students as well. You can check the List of US Exchange Programs. Stanford University will pay for accommodations, meals, transportation, and the amount for Travel to California. More details are given below.

Details About 2025 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program in the USA

• Host Country: USA
• Program Dates: July 20 – Friday, August 8, 2025.
• Number of Fellows: 25 to 30 individuals
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 16th January 2025

Program Location

The 2025 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program is taking place at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI), Stanford, California.

Duration

The dates for the 2025 Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program are Sunday, July 20 – Friday, August 8, 2025.

Theme

Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law.

Financial Benefits

Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program will Cover:

• 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

• Applicants from countries such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, and member states of the European Union are not eligible.
• 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 within democracy, development, and the rule of law.
• IELTS or TOEFL are not required.
• Applicants must have been Graduated with a Bachelors Degree.
• Currently enrolled in full-time university students can not apply.

Required Documents

1. Applicant Information
2. Academics & Career Information
3. Resume/CV
4. Essay Questions
5. English Language Proficiency
6. Video Submission
7. Financial Information
8. Personal Certification
9. References/Letters of Recommendation

Note: Sections 3, 4, 6, and 9 require the most attention from applicants.

How to Apply for the 2025 Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program?

The application process is online. Submit the online application and do not wait for the last date. Submit as soon as possible. The official link is given below.

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Deadline: 16 January, 2025