•Mid-career practitioners with at least 10 to 12 years of professional experience in law, politics, civil society, journalism, or economic development

•Actively working to promote democracy, good governance, and the rule of law in countries undergoing political and economic transition

•Demonstrated leadership, high potential for impact, and long-term commitment to public service or social change

•Professional working proficiency in written and spoken English (all sessions and discussions are conducted in English)

•Open to international applicants from developing and transitional democracies (not intended for full-time academics or students)

The Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program (DHSFP) on Democracy and Development is an intensive three-week executive education program hosted annually at Stanford University by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). The fellowship brings together 25 to 30 high-impact leaders from developing and transitioning democracies across the globe. Fellows participate in rigorous academic seminars, case studies, and workshops led by distinguished Stanford faculty and global practitioners, focusing on issues of democratic transition, institutional reform, human rights, and sustainable economic development.

•Round-trip international economy-class airfare to and from Stanford University (San Francisco Bay Area)

•Full housing accommodation on the Stanford University campus for the duration of the program

•Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the fellowship

•Course materials, readings, and program-related local transportation

•J-1 visa assistance and processing support