it designed to support postdoctoral research. The program is not an educational program offering
academic courses leading toward a degree. In addition, it does not provide financial support to those
seeking to complete professional training programs, attend conferences, or pursue internships at
other organizations.
English Language Requirement: A working knowledge of English is an important prerequisite
for participation in the program for general communication purposes. All application materials must
be submitted in English.
Selection Process: Fellows will be selected by the World Movement Secretariat staff, NED regional
program staff, and the Hurford Youth Fellowship Alumni Network following an application process.
Selection will be based on a set of criteria including demonstrated activism or interest in the advance-
ment of democracy, a desire to network with others, and a clear explanation of how the fellowship will
benefit their own efforts for advancing democracy.
Residency Requirements: Fellows are expected to work full-time on their fellowship projects at the
NED office in Washington, D.C. Fellows may not hold any other fellowships or be otherwise employed
during the fellowship period without the express permission of World Movement Secretariat staff. Ad-
ditional fellowships or work opportunities that coincide with the fellowship period must be brought to
the attention of World Movement Secretariat staff prior to the candidate’s acceptance of a Hurford Fel-
lowship. Failure to do so may result in the revocation of the fellowship.
Hurford Youth fellowships are not designed to support extensive fieldwork outside the Washington,
D.C., area. The program recognizes the importance of establishing ties with counterparts elsewhere in
the United States and abroad and understands that professional obligations may sometimes necessitate
domestic or international travel. However, no funds will be available to support fellows’ professional
travel. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the NED for the entirety of the fellowship period in
order to take full advantage of the professional resources available in D.C.
Fellowship Support and Services: Each fellow will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses,
plus basic health insurance and roundtrip travel to and from Washington, D.C. Stipends take into ac-
count the cost of living in Washington, D.C. Fellows are provided with a fully equipped office, including
internet and email access, and a limited budget for fellowship-related long-distance phone calls.
The World Movement Secretariat staff plays a vital role in helping fellows realize their fellowship ob-
jectives by collaborating with them on their fellowship projects and engaging them in ongoing discus-
sions about their work.
NED houses a Democracy Resource Center (DRC), which includes a library with some 20,000 works,
including books, journals, grantee reports, and other publications on democracy. The DRC’s expert staff
members assist fellows with their research interests. Fellows may enjoy access to other local libraries
as needed.
Cost of Living and Dependents: Applicants should bear in mind that the cost of living (housing,
furniture, food, and other essential living expenses) in the Washington metropolitan area is very high,
and that fellowship stipends are not calculated to cover the financial needs of a family. Fellows who
wish to bring family members with them to Washington, D.C. will be expected to cover the costs of
their dependents’ roundtrip travel and stay within the United States. The program does not ordinarily