Deadline: 1 June 2016
Nominations are open for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars 2016 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award with an aim to bring visibility and international recognition to the ideas, ideals and accomplishments of individuals around the world who are working on behalf of democracy.
The award expresses the deep commitment to democracy of the late Ion Ratiu through his contributions as a Romanian politician as well as his interest in democratic change worldwide. It was established in 2005 as a way to recognize the importance of the work carried out by democracy activists around the world.
The Award is generously supported by the Ratiu Family Foundation (London), established in 1979 by Ion Ratiu and his wife Elisabeth Ratiu, in partnership with the Ratiu Democracy Center (Turda, Romania, Ion Ratiu’s birthplace). The goals of the Foundation are to further education and research in the culture and history of Romania in particular and also to stimulate and support civil society in its understanding and application of democracy and democratic principles the world over.
Benefits
- The recipient of the award will be hosted in Washington, D.C., by the Wilson Center for up to one month to allow for broad and in-depth interaction with representatives of Washington’s policy, NGO and academic communities.
- Ideal candidates will be thoughtful practitioners and engaged thinkers, with the primary focus being on civil society leaders who are either established or emerging, though current or former government officials will be considered.
- The awardee will present the results of his/her experience at a workshop at the Wilson Center. The award workshop will take place in early December 2016.
- The Center plans to publish the proceedings. The awardee will receive a stipend to cover travel, housing and living expenses, as well as local travel and book allowance.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send their nominations via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit 2016 Ion Ratiu Democracy Award.
