Fully Funded Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2025
Application Deadline: January 16, 2025
The Stanford Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program 2025, formerly known as the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program, is an esteemed initiative hosted by Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). This fellowship is designed to empower mid-career professionals with leadership skills and expose them to cutting-edge research on democracy, development, and the rule of law.
Program Details
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Stanford, California
- Program Dates: July 20 – August 8, 2025
- Number of Fellows: 25–30 individuals
Key Features of the Program
Theme:
Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law
Learning Environment:
- Engage in classes led by Stanford’s world-renowned faculty.
- Participate in discussions on groundbreaking research and innovative ideas.
- Networking Opportunities:
- Connect with a global peer network of democratic leaders.
Campus Experience:
- Live and study on the Stanford campus in California.
Financial Benefits
The program is fully funded, covering:
- Accommodations on campus
- Meals during the program
- Transportation costs within the program
- A small travel fund is available for applicants who need financial assistance to travel to California.
Eligibility Criteria
Target Audience:
- Mid-career professionals working in fields related to democracy, development, and the rule of law.
- Eligible fields include government, academia, law, social entrepreneurship, business, NGOs, media, and trade unions.
Regional Restriction:
- Applicants from the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan, and EU member states are not eligible.
Educational Qualification:
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- Full-time university students are not eligible.
- Language Requirements:
- IELTS/TOEFL are not required.
- Professional Track Record:
- A proven record of success in a field relevant to the program’s themes.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the following:
- Personal Information
- Academic and Career Information
- Resume/CV
- Essay Questions
- English Language Proficiency Details
- Video Submission
- Financial Information
- Personal Certification
- Letters of Recommendation
Note: Sections 3, 4, 6, and 9 are critical and require special attention.
How to Apply
Visit Official Webpage to Apply.
Interested applicants should complete and submit their application as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn, network, and make an impact in your field!
