March 26, 2004

International Organization Offers Fellowships In Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) is now accepting applications for the 2004 William and Kathy Hybl Democracy Studies Fellowship Program, which is designed to bring outstanding graduate students to Washington, D.C., for research in democratic development, elections administration and civic participation in the political process. The study of democracy cannot exist in textbooks alone. To stay on the cutting edge in this dynamic field requires being where practitioners work to strengthen democracy around the world. The program therefore awards two four- to six-week fellowships exclusively to graduate students from colleges or universities in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Hybl Fellows receive a stipend of $1,800 and pursue their research on a variety of international projects at the F. Clifton White Resource Center, widely regarded by policymakers and researchers as a leading collection of democracy-building material. In addition to their work with IFES, fellows will benefit from the many informational and networking opportunities available in the nation’s capital. Application information may be found online at http://www.ifes.org/research_comm/hybl.htm. All applications must be received by April 22, 2004. Fellowships shall be awarded in June. For additional information on IFES or the organization’s other fellowship opportunities, please visit www.ifes.org or contact Jeff Brady, IFES fellowship coordinator, at 202-872-4806 or by e-mail at jbrady@ifes.org. IFES provides professional advice and technical assistance in the promotion of democracy worldwide and serves as a resource for information on governance, rule of law, civil society and elections. -30- Contact Jeff Brady International Foundation for Election Systems 202 872-4806 jbrady@ifes.org Media Contact Kathleen Craven Boise State communications and marketing 208 426-3275 kcraven@boisestate.edu