Juan Sebastián Chamorro - Hewlett

Hewlett Visiting Fellowship

The Kellogg Institute's Hewlett  Visiting Fellow for Public Policy supports nontraditional scholars; including practitioners, policy-makers, journalists, educators, and activists - whose work has a demonstrable impact on public policy related to the Institute's core research theme of global democracy. 

An Ideal Scholarly Environment

While at the Kellogg Institute, Hewlett Fellows interact with leading scholars one-to-one and through the Institute’s seminars and lectures, international conferences, roundtable discussions on world affairs, and cultural events.

The facilities at the Hesburgh Center are ideal for scholarly research. Fellows have spacious offices, on-site information technology support, and full access to library services, as well as other campus facilities.

Hewlett Visiting Fellowship key features:

  • One fellow awarded per academic year (August - May)
  • Integrated into the annual Kellogg Visiting Fellowship competition cycle
  • Evaluated by the Visiting Fellows Selection Committee in a separate evaluation track from academic visiting fellows
  • Selection criteria will consider candidates' contributions to the defense and advancement of democracy, in addition to their ability to engage in scholarly exchanges with visiting fellows and their potential to collaborate with faculty fellows.
  • Applications off the competition cycle will be considered in exceptional circumstances, especially for candidates at risk.
     

Who is Eligible?

  • Domestic or international, mid-career or senior practitioners, including civil servants, policy-makers, journalists, businesspeople, civil society leaders, and other professionals 
  • Individuals with a demonstrated track record of leadership, innovation, and impact in defense or support of democracy
  • Applicants with or without a PhD; scholarly credentials are not required, but applicants must demonstrate intellectual engagement and relevance to Kellogg's Democracy theme
     

Eligibility Considerations (for non-US citizens/residents)

  • Advanced English language proficiency is required
  • Foreign nationals must have a valid passport and obtain a J-1 Visa

     

For program information, please contact Lupe Ramírez at gramirez@nd.edu

Nomination by Kellogg Faculty Fellow
  • Candidates nominated by a Kellogg faculty fellow will receive special consideration. A brief nomination form will be made available on the Institute website.
Application Process

Kellogg Institute fellowship applications are submitted through our online system in Interfolio. The application opens annually on August 1 with submission deadline of October 1.

A complete application will consist of the following documents uploaded through the online application system:

  • Cover letter addressing your interest in the fellowship and specifying your preferred term of stay
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Project statement (6–10 double-spaced pages)
  • Project Abstract (150 words max)
  • Short Bio (200-300 words)
  • Names and emails of 3 references; letters will be requested from 2, if candidate advances
  • Visiting Fellowship Application Form and Institutional Required Information Form (IRIF)
     
Competition for A/Y 2026 -27 - Applications open August 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025

 


Fellowship Terms

Each Hewlett Visiting Fellow will receive:

  • Stipend commensurate with experience
  • Round-trip travel reimbursement
  • Medical insurance coverage
  • A partial housing subsidy and modest housing in the Hesburgh Center Residences or other on-campus housing, if available
 

How Are Fellows Selected?

Applicants will be reviewed separately from academic visiting fellow applicants. The Kellogg Visiting Fellow Selection Committee will evaluate based on:

  • Relevance and potential impact of proposed project
  • Demonstrated leadership and public engagement 
  • Alignment with Kellogg research them of Democracy
  • Potential for contribution to the Institute's intellectual and student communities 
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty fellows
  • Diversity of background, sector, and geographic representation

Expectations

Residency

Fellows are expected to be in residence at Notre Dame for an academic year (August to May) or a semester.  (Limited absences with approval)

Presentation

Independent work on a special project or research toward a publiction for a general audience. Fellows are expected to give at least one public lecture and/or Work-in-Progress presentation.

Participation

Our visitors play a vital role in the scholarly community at the Institute. We expect fellows to actively engage in the Kellogg seminar, lecture series, and events, and to have informal interactions with students and faculty

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