Electoral Integrity Project Fellowship Program 2027

The Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) Fellowship Program 2027 offers research fellowships for academics and practitioners globally to study electoral integrity, governance, and democracy. Open to four categories—Junior Fellow, Master’s/PhD Fellow, Senior Fellow, and Practitioner Fellow—this program supports independent research, mentorship, and collaboration through monthly seminars and an annual workshop. Named awards include Carter Center Democracy Fellowships (USD 1,000 each) and Electoral Management Resiliency Fellowships (CAD 1,000 each) for specific research themes. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary work on topics like election administration, digital democracy, and electoral law, with a deadline of 30 October 2026 for applications.

What it offers

• Research support for projects on electoral integrity, democracy, and governance.
• Structured academic engagement, including monthly seminars, peer review, and mentorship.
• Presentation opportunities at the EIP’s annual conference and workshop.
• Named awards: USD 1,000 (Carter Center) and CAD 1,000 (Electoral Management Resiliency) for eligible projects.
• Networking with international scholars, practitioners, and advisory board members.

Who can apply

Applicants must be academics, researchers, or practitioners from any country whose work advances electoral integrity. Four categories are defined:

• Junior Fellow: Master’s/PhD students or doctoral candidates.
• Master’s/PhD Fellow: Doctoral candidates or early-career scholars.
• Senior Fellow: Assistant Professors, Lecturers, or equivalent academics.
• Practitioner Fellow: Professionals in government, NGOs, civil society, or election-related fields.

What you'll do

• Conduct an original research project on electoral integrity, governance, or related fields.
• Develop a working paper for academic or policy audiences.
• Present research at the EIP’s annual workshop and participate in monthly seminars.
• Engage in peer review, mentorship, and collaborative learning with fellow fellows.
• Junior Fellows may receive mentorship from EIP’s International Advisory Board.

How to apply

1. Submit an online application form by 30 October 2026.
2. Include a well-defined research proposal addressing electoral integrity challenges.
3. Provide evidence of relevant academic/professional experience and a realistic timeline for the working paper.

Good to know

• Named awards (USD 1,000 or CAD 1,000) are competitive and require project alignment with specific themes.
• Applications must demonstrate practical or scholarly significance and interdisciplinary relevance.
• No explicit residency requirement is stated, but independent research is mandatory.
• No specified language requirement beyond English for submissions (assuming English is the primary language for proposals).