The 2021 Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program, Stanford, USA

About the Fellowship Program

Launched in 2005, the Draper Hills Summer Program (DHSF) is a three-week intensive academic training program that is hosted annually at Stanford University’s Center on Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. The program brings together a group of 25 to 30 mid-career practitioners in law, politics, government, private enterprise, civil society, and international development from all regions of the world. This training program provides a unique forum for emerging leaders to connect, exchange experiences, and receive academic training to enrich their knowledge and advance their work.

For three weeks during the summer, fellows participate in academic seminars that expose them to the theory and practice of democracy, development, and the rule of law. Delivered by leading Stanford faculty from the Stanford Law School, the Graduate School of Business, and the departments of economics and political science, these seminars allow emerging leaders to explore new institutional models and frameworks to enhance their ability to promote democratic change in their home countries.

Guest speakers from private foundations, think tanks, government, and the justice system provide a practitioners viewpoint on such pressing issues in the field. Summer Fellows also visit Silicon Valley technology firms such as Benetech, Google and Twitter to explore how technology tools and social media platforms are being used to catalyze democratic practices on a global scale. 

The  program is funded  by the generous support from Bill Draper and Ingrid von Mangoldt Hills.

Overview

In order to apply to the Draper Hills Summer Fellows Program please create an account through our online portal. The application form is available once you login and will be available through the deadline, Monday, January 11, 2021. Due to the volume of applications, we strongly suggest that you submit the application form as soon as possible. You will be asked to contact two references to furnish letters of recommendation to support your candidacy to the program. A complete application package will be due no later than Monday, January 11, 2021.

Applicants will be informed of their selection to the program by April 2021. Please do not email us concerning your application status before that time as the program team will be very busy processing and reviewing files.

All application materials must be submitted in English. Applicants should be sensitive to word count and not exceed any of the stated word count limits in the narrative sections of the form as you will automatically be cut off.

Please remember that you are always able to save and return to your work at any time by clicking on the “Save Draft” button. We encourage you to save your work often during the application process so you do not jeopardize losing your material.

The application contains the following sections:

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

Download the Guidelines for Applications.

Apply Here

CDDRL invites emerging political, civil society and business leaders from transitional countries to apply to participate in its 17th annual Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development from Sunday, July 18, 2021 to Friday, Aug 6, 2021. Deadline for the application form and two letters of recommendation is 5:00pm PST on Monday, January 11, 2021. 

Click here to access the application portal.

Source / More information: Official Website.