EIP Fellowship 2027 supports academics and practitioners to conduct original research on electoral integrity, combining independent research with structured academic engagement. The EIP Fellowship brings together junior and senior researchers, election professionals, civil society leaders, and policy experts to develop working papers and present at the annual workshop.
The Electoral Integrity Project is a globally recognized research initiative that promotes the study of free, fair, transparent, and credible elections. The fellowship provides mentorship, monthly seminars, presentation opportunities at the annual workshop, and eligibility for named fellowship awards supported by partners such as The Carter Center and SSHRC.
EIP Fellowship Benefits
- International academic collaboration
- Expert feedback through monthly seminars
- Mentorship opportunities for junior researchers
- Presentation opportunities at the annual workshop
- Increased visibility for research through the EIP network
- Eligibility for competitive named fellowship awards
EIP Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s and PhD students or doctoral candidates
- Postdoctoral researchers, Assistant Professors, Lecturers, or equivalent
- Associate Professors, Full Professors, Readers, and senior academics
- Professionals working in government, NGOs, civil society, industry, or election-related fields
- Open to applicants from all countries whose research or professional work contributes to the understanding and improvement of electoral integrity
Research Themes
The fellowship welcomes projects across a broad range of electoral integrity topics, including:
- Election administration and governance
- Electoral management bodies
- Democratic institutions
- Political communication and misinformation
- Election observation
- Digital democracy and emerging technologies
- Campaign finance and political participation
- Voting behaviour and representation
- Electoral law and institutional reform
Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches are encouraged, alongside interdisciplinary projects that connect political science, sociology, public policy, law, technology, economics, and governance.
How to Apply for EIP Fellowship
- Applications for the 2027 Electoral Integrity Project Fellowship Program must be submitted by: 30 October 2026
- Interested candidates should complete the official online application form before the deadline
- A clearly articulated electoral integrity challenge
- A robust research methodology
- Expected academic or policy contributions
- A realistic timeline for completing the working paper
- Evidence of relevant academic or professional experience
- Junior applicants should also highlight how mentorship would support their research development and long-term career goals
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the EIP Fellowship Scholarship 2027. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, named awards, and how to apply.
What is the EIP Fellowship?
The EIP Fellowship is a program run by the Electoral Integrity Project that supports academics and practitioners to conduct original research on electoral integrity. Fellows undertake independent projects, produce a working paper, present at the annual workshop, and participate in monthly research seminars and peer discussions.
Who can apply to the fellowship?
The programme welcomes applicants across four streams: Junior Fellows (Master’s and PhD students or doctoral candidates), Fellows (postdoctoral researchers, assistant professors, lecturers), Senior Fellows (associate/full professors, readers), and Practitioner Fellows (professionals in government, NGOs, civil society, industry, or election-related fields). It is open to applicants from all countries.
What are the core activities fellows will undertake?
Successful applicants are expected to conduct an independent research project on electoral integrity, produce a working paper suitable for academic or policy audiences, present their research at the annual workshop, participate in monthly research seminars, and engage in peer review and collaborative learning with other fellows.
Are there any funded named awards?
Yes. The EIP Fellowship programme offers two Carter Center Democracy Fellowships valued at US$1,000 each and two Electoral Management Resiliency Fellowships valued at CAD$1,000 each for junior scholars and practitioners focused on electoral management resilience. These named awards support outstanding research in those priority areas.
What research themes are eligible?
The EIP Fellowship welcomes a broad range of electoral integrity topics including election administration and governance, electoral management bodies, democratic institutions, political communication and misinformation, election observation, digital democracy and emerging technologies, campaign finance, voting behaviour, and electoral law and institutional reform.
What makes a strong application?
Strong applications present a clear and well-defined research question with practical or scholarly significance. Proposals should include an articulated electoral integrity challenge, a robust research methodology, expected academic or policy contributions, a realistic timeline for completing the working paper, and evidence of relevant academic or professional experience.
Is mentorship available for junior applicants?
Yes. Junior Fellows have the opportunity to be matched with a senior mentor from the International Advisory Board or established practitioner partners. Applicants should highlight how mentorship would support their research development and long-term career goals in their proposals.
What is the application deadline?
Applications for the 2027 Electoral Integrity Project Fellowship Program are open internationally and must be submitted by 30 October 2026. Interested candidates should complete the official online application form before this deadline.
How will fellows share their research?
Fellows are expected to produce a working paper suitable for academic or policy audiences and present their work at the Electoral Integrity Project’s annual conference and workshop. They also participate in monthly seminars where they receive expert feedback and engage in peer review and collaborative learning.
How does the fellowship support career development?
The EIP Fellowship programme provides international academic collaboration, expert feedback through monthly seminars, mentorship opportunities, presentation opportunities at the annual workshop, increased visibility through the EIP network, and eligibility for competitive named fellowship awards—benefits that help develop publishable work and professional connections.
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