Next Journalism:
writing scholarship

Deadline: 10 August 2011

WikiLeaks is one of the very hot topics in investigative reporting these months. The scandals caused by the leaked documents and around Julian Assanges person are still unfolding. For now we can introduce:

Marcel Rosenbach from the German weekly Der Spiegel. Marcel Rosenbach took part in the negotiations about the American cables and will tell how the team at Der Spiegel worked with the documents.

Jan Gunnar Furuly from the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten obtained the cables from a source not connected to WikiLeaks. Aftenposten shared the documents with other newspapers. Jan-Gunnar Furuly will tell how the Norwegian team worked with the documents and with other media.

We have invited the German Daniel Domscheidt-Berg who worked with WikiLeaks from the start, but broke with Julian Aassange. We also invited a Lebanese newspaper which published documents about the situation in the Arab world and this way contributed to the uprisings and are trying to contact the team behind a similar Russian project.

There will be many other interesting sessions. For the moment the following have confirmed, that they will speak to us in Kyiv:

* Wang Keqin, China, who is the most famous investigative report in China.
* Ana Arana, Mexico, who investigated how the press is reporting in a country marred by drug wars.
* Bo Elkjaer, Denmark, who exposed a scandal around registers for CO2-quotas
* Sebastian Junger, USA, who was embedded with a platoon in Afghanistan and made the film ‘Restrepo’
* Evgeny Vyshenkov, Russia, who has been investigating organised crime in St. Petersburg
* Florence Aubenas, France, who worked undercover at the bottom of French society.
* Charles “Chuck” Lewis, USA, who for years has investigated the situation of investigative reporting
* Serena Tinari, Switzerland, who made a TV-documentary about “Tamiflu” and the pharma industry
* Laureen Keane, Washington Post, who has specialised in presentations of investigative reporting on the web.
* Albrecht Ude, Germany, will introduce ways of researching in the internet without leaving any traces.
* Roch Bozino and Luc Hermann, both France, will explain how investigative reporters can turn their research into TV-documentaries and how they can sell them!

There will be a lot of workshops and hands on training in Data Driven Journalism and other techniques. Here you can learn from Nils Mulvad, Denmark, Luuk Sengers, the Netherlands, Mark Hunter, France/USA, Kevin Davis, USA, Brant Houston, USA, Jose Roberto Toledo, Brazil, Franciska Skoknic, Chile, and John Nicol, USA, Jesper Woldenhof, Denmark, Mark Horvit, USA, David Donald, USA, Sarah Cohen, USA, Elena Egawhary, UK, Paul Myers, UK, Henk van Ess, the Netherlands.

Paul Radu, Stefan Candea and Adrian Mogos, all Romania, will with Yulia Latynina, Russia give detailed instructions how to work undercover.

At GIJC 2011 we will intensify and expand the international networking of investigative reporters. This is going to be coordinated by Brigitte Alfter, Denmark, and Nicky Hager, New Zealand.

At GIJC 2011 there is also be an award ceremony. The media representative of OSCE Dunja Mijatovic has been invited to speak at the ceremony.

The jury for the Global Shining Light Award has the following members: Kajsa Norell, Sweden, Angelina Nunes, Brazil, Anton Harber, South Africa, and Paul Radu, Romania. The secretariat is managed by Thomas Hjortsoe, Denmark.

Grants

GIJC 2011 has funds for scholarships for colleagues who would otherwise not be able to participate in the Global Conference in Kyiv. In some cases GIJC will be able to cover all your costs, in other cases GIJC will only contribute.

Because of visa procedures you have to apply before 10th of August 2011.

If you have questions don’t hesitate to ask (in both English and Russian). Either through this form or by mailing info@gijc2011.org.

To apply, please download this form (right-click and select “Save file as…”, fill it in, and email it to info@gijc2011.org. It’s a Word doc., so please open it and write in the form. Keep it short!

About your budget: Most important are travelling costs in your own country and to Kyiv and back.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@gijc2011.org

For submissions: info@gijc2011.org

Website: http://gijc2011.org/

Deadline: 13 May 2011

The Financial Times is offering a three-month internship in the memory of Peter Martin, the FT’s former chief business columnist and deputy editor, who died in August 2002 at the early age of 54.

Peter was one of the very best business writers of his generation. He made an outstanding contribution to the Financial Times with his ideas, wit and humanity. As well as writing columns that sparkled with original insight, he played a key role in the international development of the paper and in the conception and expansion of its online presence with FT.com.

The Peter Martin fellow will join the leader-writing team of the FT in London for a period of three months, from mid July 2011. We are looking for someone with an excellent grounding in economics, a capacity for original thinking and an ability to write fluently and accessibly for a well-informed but non-professional readership.

Candidates should already have a good first degree; post-graduate qualifications in a relevant subject would be a bonus. Applicants should also have a strong interest in subjects that especially interested Peter: business and, in particular, the economic impact of technological change.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator, and Jonathan Ford, Chief Leader Writer. A bursary of £5,000 to cover travel and accommodation will be made.

Candidates should email a curriculum vitae and a draft editorial of 500 words on an economics or business topic, to pmfellow@ft.com. The closing date for applications is 13 May 2011.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: pmfellow@ft.com

For submissions: pmfellow@ft.com

Website: http://www.ft.com

Deadline: 15 June 2011

VSC awards a number of fellowships for 4-week residencies throughout the year. In addition to VSC Awards, a variety of special fellowships are also available for full or partial funding as well as specific international fellowships with deadlines on April 1st. To apply for a fellowship, please use our brochure or download an application. To apply for a special fellowship award,
applicants should note any additional award name(s) for which they are eligible.

Cave Canem Fellowship

This annual fellowship provides one 4-week residency to a poet who is a Cave Canem fellow. Home for the many voices of African American poetry, Cave Canem is committed to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets. The $25 application fee is waived for Cave Canem applicants.

How To Apply:

1. Print a copy of the residency application form >>

2. Fill out the form and mail it to us with the following:

* Manuscript or Portfolio

* Current Resumé

* References (On a separate page, please provide names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three people who are familiar with your work and would be willing to supply a reference if asked.)

* Financial Status [If you would like to be considered for assistance based on financial need as well as merit, include financial documentation (a copy of the first page of your most recent income tax return, a recent W-2, a statement of need, etc.)].

* Self-Addressed Stamped Postcard (Optional)
Returned to you as confirmation of receipt of your application.

3. Applications may be submitted at any time. Applicants who wish to be considered for a fellowship must submit their applications by the fellowship application deadlines (4/1 for specific international fellowships, 6/15, and 10/1 and 2/15 for all others); applications must be received, not postmarked, by the application deadline. For each deadline, applications are reviewed by a revolving jury of professional artists and writers, and the fellowship determinations made.

Portfolio/Manuscript Guidelines

Include THREE (3) copies of your manuscript: For poets, maximum of 10 pages, no more than one poem per page. All other genres, maximum of 15 pages. Please use a standard typeface (e.g. Times, Palatino, Garamond, Courier), minimum 10–point type. Print on one side of the page only. Prose manuscripts should be double–spaced. Manuscripts must be submitted in an unpublished format. The first copy of the manuscript should include a cover sheet with your name, address, and title of the manuscript, and be bound with a paper clip. The second and third copies should be corner stapled and include no cover sheet. Your name should not appear anywhere on the manuscript itself. Manuscripts will not be returned.

TO SEND APPLICATION, VIA U.S. MAIL: VERMONT STUDIO CENTER • P.O. BOX 613 • JOHNSON, VERMONT 05656 USA

VIA PRIVATE CARRIER (FEDEX/UPS): VERMONT STUDIO CENTER • 80 PEARL ST • JOHNSON, VERMONT 05656 USA

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@vermontstudiocenter.org

For submissions: Vermont Studio Center, PO Box 613, Johnson, Vermont 05656 USa

Website: http://www.vermontstudiocenter.org

Deadline: 15 May 2011

The Mary Wright Minority Fellowship - calling all journalists of color! Now accepting applications for our summer fellowship!

Work at the Village Voice this summer. This is a three-month, paid fellowship ($500/week), and is a full-time position. Mary Wright fellows work like staff writers, reporting and writing cover stories and shorter pieces for the Runnin' Scared blog. We're most interested in recent college graduates who have impressive clips. Daily reporting experience is very helpful. Applications, including a cover letter, resume, and clips, should be sent by May 15th to Tony Ortega, tortega@villagevoice.com.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: tortega@villagevoice.com

For submissions: tortega@villagevoice.com

Website: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/

Deadlines: 15 June 2011, 15 September 2011, 15 December 2011

National Geographic's All Roads Film Project

A MULTIMEDIA FESTIVAL AND GRANTS PROGRAM CREATED TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR INDIGENOUS AND UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITY-CULTURE STORYTELLERS.

All Roads Seed Grants

The Seed Grant Program funds film projects from indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The program awards up to 16 film projects annually with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September and December. All applications must be received in the National Geographic All Roads office no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time on each of the quarterly due dates. If the due date falls on a Saturday or Sunday Eastern Standard Time, then applications are to be received in the National Geographic All Roads office no later than the Friday before the 15th of that particular quarterly due date.

SEED GRANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. All submissions must be written in English.

2. Submit a one-paragraph synopsis, a treatment, and describe how the Seed Grant will result in a tangible completed work (e.g.: fully produced documentary or film, short promo for the project; a treatment; etc).

3. Submit a proposed All Roads Seed Grant budget in U.S. dollars itemizing the amount requested ($1,000 - $10,000). Also provide the full production budget on a separate sheet.

4. Submit a narrative paragraph on why you have chosen a specific cultural identifier, for example, Native American tribal affiliation, Tibetan refugee, Masai, and what that identifier means to you. If you do not come from a minority culture or indigenous community, please submit documentation that you have been designated to speak for such a culture or community.

5. Submit a short bio and a resume including any institutional affiliation, current position and educational degrees.

6. A complete Application Form, including the Festival Rights Form (see below), is required for consideration.

7. Submit a production timeline or schedule indicating deadlines that move the production to completion.

8. Grant applicants must provide documentation that they are actively soliciting all necessary rights, licenses, clearances and releases necessary for exhibition of their finished works at the All Roads Film Festival screenings, promotional opportunities and events.

9. Applications will only be reviewed once all required materials have been submitted.

10. When the project is completed, awardee will provide a copy of the project to All Roads Film Festivals in the project’s final cut.

ELIGIBILITY

This grant is open to indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers, as well as filmmakers who can demonstrate that they have been designated by indigenous or minority communities to tell their story.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for an All Roads Film Project Seed Grant, you must complete and submit the Application Form (below) as well as the information and items listed under, Application Requirements (above) to, All Roads Seed Grants, National Geographic, 1145 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; or submit your application with attachments via email to allroads@ngs.org, Subject: All Roads Seed Grant Application.

For additional information, call 202.857.7660 or email at allroads@ngs.org.

GRANT RESTRICTIONS

All Roads Seed Grant funds must be used toward the development and production of a feature film, long documentary, short documentary, shorts, animation or music video. These grants are intended to function as primary or secondary support for your film project. They may be used for equipment, travel for field research, editing time, etc. ENTRANTS MAY SEEK SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

As a condition of the grant, you are required to provide an accounting of moneys spent. Awardees must send updates to All Roads at least every three months.

This grant MAY NOT be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses not directly related to the development and production of a film project. Funds MAY NOT be used for travel to film/media-related meetings or conferences, legal actions, land acquisition, endowments, fees or salaries. (For clarity, the monies may not be used for “above the line” costs). Further, the monies must be spent as specified in the budget form.

GRANT TERMS

NGS shall have the right but not the obligation to present the finished works at the All Roads Film Festival after the completion of the work. Therefore, it is required to submit a signed copy of the Festival Rights Form, attached to the Seed Grant Application. If NGS chooses not to premiere the film project, NGS will release those rights to you and you may exploit them as you wish, subject to the credit requirements listed below.

As a condition of the grant, you give to National Geographic the exclusive, irrevocable option to premiere your film project at a National Geographic All Roads Film Festival. Grant recipients are expected to provide National Geographic Society and its affiliates or subsidiaries with the right of first negotiation and last refusal to license the broadcast and distribution rights to their film project.

Further, if the film project is included in a All Roads Film Festival, you will be required to provide documentation that all necessary rights have been cleared for the contemplated uses. Attached is a sample personal release that must be used is order to demonstrate that rights have been cleared.

Grant recipients MAY be offered the opportunity to screen their finished works on NGS’s Domestic and International Channels, which reach well over 200 million people worldwide, or to sell or license their film to NGS’s Feature Film group. Seed Grant recipients can sell or license finished works wherever they choose, subject to the credit requirements below. NGS, however, reserves the option to match all outside offers for broadcast and distribution. If the recipient IS offered the opportunity for television broadcast through NGC, an additional rights release form will be necessary.

All grant recipients are required to add a “Thank you to the National Geographic All Roads Film Project” and/or the All Roads Film Project logo to the credits at the end of their film, and required to give a verbal acknowledgement such as, “thank you to the National Geographic All Roads Film Project” to all audiences at any of the finished film’s festival screenings if the producer and/or director are present to introduce or moderate the film’s screening.

GRANT LIMITS

All Roads Film Project Seed Grants range up to a maximum of $10,000. Grants granted subject to applicable U.S. law.

TIME FRAME FOR ANY GIVEN YEAR

Receive Applications by/ Award Notifications:
March 15th/ May 1st
June 15th/ August 1st
September/ 15th November 1st
December 15th/ February 1st (of the following year)

Contact Information:

For inquiries: call 202.857.7660 or email at allroads@ngs.org

For submissions: All Roads Seed Grants, National Geographic, 1145 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036

Website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

Deadline: 1 July 2011

M Literary Residency 2012-13

There are no nationality restrictions for applications. However, applicants should be over 21 years old and be writing in English.

The M Literary Residency Program has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities. Applicants are invited to apply for three month residencies in India or China.

Applications for the 2012 Residency are now being accepted. Application deadline is Friday, 1 July 2011, and decisions will be announced 31 October.

The M Literary Residency Programme ~ 2012-2013 Residency Guidelines

The M Literary Residency Programme has been established to disseminate a broader knowledge of contemporary life and writing in India and China today and to foster deeper intellectual, cultural and artistic links across individuals and communities.

The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research. It is not to be used as base for travel in order to undertake research further afield.

Writers may apply for ONE of two M Literary Residencies:

Bangalore, India

A three-month residency in a rural setting near Bangalore, South India from late 2012 to early 2013. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Bangalore covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a single room) and three meals a day will be provided.

Shanghai, China

A three-month residency in Shanghai. The residency must be taken up before March 1st, 2013. The successful applicant will have his/her transportation costs to and from Shanghai covered by the M Residency. Accommodation (a studio-style apartment) and a stipend towards the cost of
meals will be provided.

Stipend

Both successful applicants will receive a total sum of US$1,000 to cover additional living costs during their stay in India or China.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants are required to submit the following information and supporting materials:

1. A completed M Residency application form.

2. A synopsis and statement of intent totaling no more than 1,500 words detailing the project that you intend to work on during the residency. Applications will be accepted in the following genres only: fiction, nonfiction, poetry or dramatic prose.

Note:

• Statement of intent: this should detail how and why the location will benefit your project, and how the residency itself will be of benefit to you.

• The intent of the residency is to provide space and time primarily for writing and location-specific research and not as a base for travel to undertake research further afield.

3. Two samples of your work in the genre of your chosen project for the residency. Short stories, essays, novel extracts, drama and poetry are all welcome. The total word count of the two pieces
combined should not exceed 2,500 words.

Note:

• Applications that do not include support material in the genre of the nominated project will be at a disadvantage.

• If poetry samples are less than 30 lines long, they can be grouped with 1-2 other poems to form one sample. The total line count of the poetry group should not exceed 100 lines or the word count.

• Applicants may be asked to submit additional samples of their work.

4. One of the following proofs of identification: copy of passport, driving licence or ID card.

5. Two referees, including their contact details, to whom the residency administrator may write to. The referee does not need to work in a literary capacity but needs to know the candidate well.

PLEASE NOTE

• Please send applications by email only to the Administrator at mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com. We will notify you immediately on receipt of your application.

• Applications must be received by Friday, 1 July 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

• Applicants must cover their own travel and medical insurance.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Participation in two (2) events:

The M Literary Residency aims to encourage interaction between talented artists and local communities, and to foster an interest in the arts within the local communities of the host countries. It is therefore a condition of entry that the successful candidate must agree to participate in at least two events within the local community during their stay. This could be a talk or workshop at a school, college or bookshop. Details will be worked out between the fellow and M Residency staff. All expenses will be met by the M Literary Residency.

• Remaining in Residence

It is expected that fellows will remain in residence throughout the threemonth fellowship. Fellows must notify M Residency staff at the earliest opportunity if they expect to have to leave the residency for a period of more than one week.

• Dates / Length of Residency

• India: 10-12 weeks, commencing late 2012

• China: 12 weeks and must be taken up before March 1st, 2013.

• It is a condition of entry that applicants agree to these terms by marking the relevant box on the application form.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• It is NOT a condition of entry that the applicant must already be a published author. Unpublished writers are welcome to apply.

• There are no nationality restrictions for applications. However, applicants should be over 21 years old and be writing in English.

• Applications may only be submitted electronically.

• In the interest of fairness, applicants’ names must not appear on samples, synopses, or statements of intent.

• The residency judges and administrators will not enter into private correspondence with applicants nor will they be able to offer specific feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

• The accommodation provided in Bangalore and Shanghai is suitable only for single occupancy. We regret that we are unable to accommodate partners or family.

• In the case of the Indian residency, accommodation may be isolated so applicants should be seeking a period of quiet, sustained work. The residency is not a base from which to travel from.

• In the case of the Shanghai residency, accommodation will be centrally located and in the thick of a noisy city. Whilst it is intended that the writer should be seeking a period of sustained work, it must be noted that this will probably not be happening in very quiet surroundings.

Download application form >>

Contact Information:

For inquiries: mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com

For submissions: mliteraryresidency@googlemail.com

Website: http://www.m-restaurantgroup.com/

Deadline: 15 January and 15 April 2011

About Bogliasco Fellowships:

Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded to qualified persons working in the various disciplines of the Arts and Humanities without regard to nationality, age, race, or gender.

To be eligible for the award of a Fellowship, applicants should demonstrate significant achievement in their disciplines, commensurate with their age and experience. The Foundation gives preference to persons whose applications suggest that they would be comfortable working in an intimate, international, multi-lingual community of scholars and artists.

The following materials are required of all candidates for Fellowships. The written documents may be submitted in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.

(1) The completed application form.

(2) Three letters of reference, which must be sent to the Foundation as digital files.

(3) A short-form curriculum vitae, three pages in length.

(4) A one-page description of the project that the applicant would pursue during her/his stay at the Liguria Study Center.

(5) A sample of the applicant’s work that has been published, performed, exhibited, or otherwise publicly presented during the last five years.

Specific information for each page of the application may be opened by clicking the [Information] buttons at the bottom of the pages. We suggest that you read carefully this information as you complete your application.

Bogliasco Fellows may be accompanied by their spouses or partners during their stay at the Liguria Study Center. Spouses/partners who intend to pursue a project in one of the disciplines, and who wish to be designated as Bogliasco Fellows, must submit separate and complete applications.

There are certain practical issues that may influence the granting or scheduling of a Fellowship:

Reapplications: Persons who have previously been awarded Bogliasco Fellowships are eligible to reapply for subsequent Fellowships, but only after a period of three years has elapsed. For example, Bogliasco Fellows who were in residence during the winter-spring 2009 semester are eligible to reapply for winter-spring 2012.

Practical Restrictions: Before preparing an application you should consult with an officer of the Foundation (info@bfny.org) if you or your spouse/companion have either of the following:

— food allergies or other dietary restrictions,
— problems walking up and down stairs or steep inclines.

If you decide to submit an application for a Bogliasco Fellowship, and have questions, please feel free to contact the Foundation office (see below).

Deadlines for the submission of applications are as follows: January 15, 2011, for residencies during the fall-winter semester beginning in September 2011, and April 15, 2011, for the winter-spring semester beginning in February 2012.

Notification dates for the award of Fellowships are as follows: April 1, 2011 for Fellowships during the fall-winter semester beginning in September 2011; July 1, 2011 for Fellowships during the winter-spring semester beginning in February 2012.

The Bogliasco Foundation
10 Rockefeller Plaza (16th Floor)
New York, NY 10020-1903
1 212 713-7628
info@bfny.org

Accommodations:

The cost of transportation to and from Genoa is the responsibility of Fellows or their accompanying spouses/companions. So also are all other personal expenses incurred during the fellowship period, including the purchase of materials and equipment.

Special Fellowship: John Burroughs Bogliasco Fellowship in Literature

Established by George Capen Bitting, this Special Fellowship is named in honor of the American naturalist and essayist who was active in the evolution of the U.S. conservation movement. Along with Henry David Thoreau, John Burroughs was an important practitioner of the American literary genre, the nature essay. This Special Fellowship is awarded, without restriction on nationality, to persons working in creative writing. In addition to reimbursing travel expenses to and from Genoa, this Fellowship provides a cash stipend.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: info@bfny.org

For submissions: click here

Website: http://www.bfny.org/english/fellowships.cfm

Deadline: 1 May 2011

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program makes lasting, visible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world. Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the year-long program sends international media professionals to countries where there are opportunities to promote reliable, insightful journalism that holds officials accountable.

Knight International Fellows work in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan African.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Strong leadership qualities

- Fluency in the local language of the host country

- Demonstrated knowledge of project focus and experience in project medium/media

- Minimum of 10 years journalism experience

- Training experience is a plus

- Fellowship is open to any nationality

- Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year, unless otherwise specified

An orientation program for new Knight International Journalism Fellows providing information about the Fellowships and training in digital media, mentoring techniques and monitoring and evaluation methods takes place twice annually.

Country: Liberia

Project Description: The Fellow will oversee a broadcast media development project in Liberia. The Fellow will create and lead a management-, marketing- and advertising-training program to help Liberian media managers develop sustainable business models. The Fellow also will supervise related training projects that focus on elections coverage and freedom of information.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in media management, marketing and/or advertising
- Experience in radio or television
- Experience in Africa; experience in Liberia preferred
- Journalism experience is a plus
- Fluency in English
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- African candidates are encouraged to apply

Contact Information:

For inquiries: prodriguez@icfj.org

For submissions: click here

Website: http://knight.icfj.org/

Deadline: 1 May 2011

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program makes lasting, visible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world. Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the year-long program sends international media professionals to countries where there are opportunities to promote reliable, insightful journalism that holds officials accountable.

Knight International Fellows work in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan African.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Strong leadership qualities

- Fluency in the local language of the host country

- Demonstrated knowledge of project focus and experience in project medium/media

- Minimum of 10 years journalism experience

- Training experience is a plus

- Fellowship is open to any nationality

- Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year, unless otherwise specified

An orientation program for new Knight International Journalism Fellows providing information about the Fellowships and training in digital media, mentoring techniques and monitoring and evaluation methods takes place twice annually.

Continent: Africa

Project Description: Four experienced journalists will manage a media project to help journalists report on how governments in Africa are adapting to climate change. Trainers will be based in four African regions, each responsible for training programs in four to five countries. One of the trainers will be a Knight International Journalism Fellow overseeing the project.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Experience in Africa required
- Fluency in English, French, Portuguese, Arabic and/or Amharic
- Specialization in environmental, agricultural and/or government and policy coverage
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous teaching or training experience
- African candidates are encouraged to apply

Contact Information:

For inquiries: prodriguez@icfj.org

For submissions: click here

Website: http://knight.icfj.org/

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program makes lasting, visible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world. Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the year-long program sends international media professionals to countries where there are opportunities to promote reliable, insightful journalism that holds officials accountable.

Knight International Fellows work in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan African.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Strong leadership qualities

- Fluency in the local language of the host country

- Demonstrated knowledge of project focus and experience in project medium/media

- Minimum of 10 years journalism experience

- Training experience is a plus

- Fellowship is open to any nationality

- Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year, unless otherwise specified

An orientation program for new Knight International Journalism Fellows providing information about the Fellowships and training in digital media, mentoring techniques and monitoring and evaluation methods takes place twice annually.

Country: Nigeria

Project Description: The fellow will lead a one-year project in partnership with key local media organizations, mentoring and training journalists to improve the quality, quantity and impact of health coverage. The project will work to create coverage that affects policy and helps save the lives of those threatened by deadly diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The fellow will help build networks of health journalists that connect with each other to develop sources and resources and serve as mentors for their colleagues. The project also aims to improve business-management practices to make health reporting sustainable.

Language Requirement: English required, Hausa or Yoruba preferred.

Skills: Experience as media trainer/manager, background in health journalism.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: prodriguez@icfj.org

For submissions: click here

Website: http://knight.icfj.org/

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program makes lasting, visible changes that improve the quality and free flow of news in the public interest around the world. Funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the year-long program sends international media professionals to countries where there are opportunities to promote reliable, insightful journalism that holds officials accountable.

Knight International Fellows work in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan African.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Strong leadership qualities

- Fluency in the local language of the host country

- Demonstrated knowledge of project focus and experience in project medium/media

- Minimum of 10 years journalism experience

- Training experience is a plus

- Fellowship is open to any nationality

- Fellowship duration is a minimum of one year, unless otherwise specified

An orientation program for new Knight International Journalism Fellows providing information about the Fellowships and training in digital media, mentoring techniques and monitoring and evaluation methods takes place twice annually.

Country: South Africa

Project Description: The fellow will lead a one-year project in partnership with key local media organizations, mentoring and training journalists to improve the quality, quantity and impact of health coverage. The project will work to create coverage that affects policy and helps save the lives of those threatened by deadly diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis. The fellow will help build networks of health journalists that connect with each other to develop sources and resources and serve as mentors for their colleagues. The project also aims to improve business-management practices to make health reporting sustainable.

Language Requirement: English required

Skills: Experience as media trainer/manager, background in health journalism.

Contact Information:

For inquiries: prodriguez@icfj.org

For submissions: click here

Website: http://knight.icfj.org/