The SNF Agora Visiting Fellows program supports the institute’s mission of strengthening global democracy. The institute welcomes applicants from around the world and from a variety of fields such as academia, civil society, government, industry, media, the performing arts, and other fields. Visiting Fellows typically carry out their main project for one semester. Visiting fellows can teach a variety of courses. Fellows are expected to be in Baltimore to meet the terms of their project. The SNF Agora Institute provides Visiting Fellows with a modest stipend to help defray the costs of their time with the institute.