This fellowship program awards one $5,000 fellowship to bring outstanding graduate students from the Rocky Mountain region (including Arizona) to Washington, D.C., to conduct research in democracy-building. Past fellows found the Hybl Fellowship an excellent boost to their careers in international development or research, and they left IFES with a variety of innovative white papers showcasing their talents. Applicants must be a U.S. or international student studying at a university in an appropriate geographic area (see guidelines). In addition, applicants should be graduate students in either Masters or PhD programs who have not yet completed their degrees. Applicants should be pursuing degrees in international relations, political science, public administration, or related areas.