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Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Promoting Human Rights Journalism Region :Worldwide Country :United States Topic :International Experience
This fellowship, sponsored by the International Women̢۪s Media Foundation (IWMF), brings one female journalist from any country in the world to the United States from September to May to participate in a tailored study program. Fellows will have access to universities in Boston, Mass., the Boston Globe and the New York Times daily newspapers. Applications are accepted from female print, broadcast or Internet journalists with a record of human rights and social justice reporting.
IWMF offers the annual scholarship to one female journalist worldwide in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, a Boston Globe correspondent and IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner who was killed in Iraq in 2003.
The fellowship covers all travel, living and tuition costs. For more information or to apply for the scholarship contact neuffer@iwmf.org or visit //www.iwmf.org/programs/8605.
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European Culture Foundation Travel Grants Region :Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Country :Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine Topic :Basic Journalism, Young Journalists Deadline :Rolling
The Amsterdam-based European Culture Foundation (ECF) offers travel grants to young journalists in EU member states and their neighboring countries to report on popular and youth cultures in neighboring countries. Applicants must be younger than 35, and they should propose travel to one of the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia-Montenegro, Turkey or Ukraine. There is no application deadline. Applications must be submitted at least 12 weeks before the proposed travel date. Decisions are made at least four weeks before that date. Payments are made on a reimbursement basis. For more information or to apply, contact Tommi Laitio of ECF at tlaitio@eurocult.org or visit //www.eurocult.org/.
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Clive Menell Fellowship Region :Sub-Saharan Africa Country :South Africa Topic :International Experience
The Clive Menell Fellowship is an annual award for two mid-career or senior journalists in South Africa. Fellows will participate in three weeks of discussions and studies on international media issues.
The fellowship takes place at Duke University̢۪s DeWitt Wallace Center for Communication and Journalism in the United States. The African fellows have the chance to meet and share experiences with colleagues from major media in Europe and the U.S.
The Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ) organizes the Menell Fellowships. For more information, contact IAJ at info@iaj.org.za, telephone +27-11-484-1765.
Clark Mollenhoff Award for Investigative Reporting Region :North America Country :United States
The Clark Mollenhoff Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting is given annually to the best newspaper or magazine story that conforms both to the definition of investigative reporting as originally defined by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and to the professional standards articulated by Clark Mollenhoff in his critiques of journalism craft. The award carries a cash prize of $5,000. A bronze award and a check are presented to a newspaper reporter, team of reporters, or an individual newspaper showing initiative similar to Mollenhoff̢۪s.
The Mollenhoff Award is named for the late Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter who conducted groundbreaking investigations into the influence of organized crime in American society. The Institute on Political Journalism, an intensive summer study and internship opportunity in Washington, D.C., sponsors the award.
Guidelines:
1) Submit a brief cover letter on your letterhead, identifying the award you're applying for and a paragraph outlining the story or series.
2) Submit a story or series of stories - no more than 20 - in standard eight-and-a-half-by-eleven paper size.
3) In a separate section, you may submit any additional stories or back up material considered pertinent.
4) There is no entry form; there is no entry fee.
5) Three copies of each entry are required.
6) More than one series for a reporter, team or newspaper is permitted, but each should be submitted as a separate entry.
Submit application materials to: Traci Talerico, Director The Institute on Political Journalism 1706 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009
For more information: visit //www.tfas.org/programs/ipjawards.htm or contact Traci Talerico at (202) 986-0384 or ttalerico@tfas.org.
Common Ground Media Fellowship Region :Sub-Saharan Africa Country :None Topic :Radio, Conflict Deadline :
African journalists are encouraged to apply for this fellowship, sponsored by the Search for Common Ground (SFCG). Awards of US$300 to US$1,000 are available for recipients. Print and radio journalists reporting conflict resolution are eligible, and receive funding to research and write on a topic that is directly related to peace-building or conflict resolution. Applicants must provide two samples of published work, a one-page summary of the story he or she plans to produce and a letter from a media outlet expressing interest in the story.
Mail applications to Common Ground Media Fellows, Search for Common Ground, 1601 Connecticut Ave., Suite 200 Washington, DC 20009.
For more information, contact Gil Kulick at gkulick@.sfcg.org or Eileen Dzik at edzik@sfcg.org, or contact SFCG̢۪s media division at telephone 202-265-4300.
SFCG: //www.sfcg.org/.
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Daniel Pearl Fellowship Region :Middle East and North Africa, Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Country :Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Turkey, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka Topic :International Experience
The Daniel Pearl Fellowships, in partnership with the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) and the Daniel Pearl Foundation, brings up to two mid-career foreign journalists to the United States to work in an American newsroom for six months. The program runs from March to September. The application deadline is September 1.
The fellowship program is named in honor of the late Daniel Pearl, a Wall Street Journal reporter who was murdered in Pakistan in 2002. Preference will be given to journalists from Pakistan, however, applications will also be considered from other areas where Pearl worked as a journalist. Eligible countries include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, and Yemen.
While Daniel Pearl Fellows are Friendly Fellows and participate in all fellowship activities, they may receive opportunities not offered to other Friendly Fellows that support the goals of the Daniel Pearl Foundation.
Requirements include an excellent command of written and spoken English, at least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print media, early to mid-career status, and current employment as a journalist with an independent print media organization in the country of citizenship.
Applications and complete details are available at //www.pressfellowships.org/application.html. For more information, contact AFPF at info@pressfellowships.org or visit //www.pressfellowships.org, //www.danielpearl.org.
IJNet on the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships: //www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/fellowship.asp?UILang=1&;CId=8372&CIdLang=1.
Douglas Tweedale Memorial Fellowship Region :Latin America
The six-week fellowship program will begin with a three-day orientation and professional program for the participant in Washington, D.C. The journalist then will depart for an extended assignment in the newsroom of one or more Spanish-language media organizations in the United States. A structured program will be designed to give the fellow the broadest possible exposure to professional principles and practices for news gathering and reporting used in leading media companies in the U.S. Because this will take place in a Spanish-language environment, the fellow will be able to write and produce news stories and become part of the newsroom team. The Fellowship may also include homestays with Americans. At the conclusion of the professional newsroom attachment, the participant will attend a wrap-up and evaluation program which will include trainer-training techniques so the participant will be able to share their new skills and experiences with colleagues when they return home.
Application and Selection Applicants should be early to mid-career journalists working at independent newspapers or news agencies in Latin America. They should be:
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committed to excellence in journalism,
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interested in improving their knowledge of the role of independent journalism and how it functions in a democratic society,
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and dedicated to developing strong professional skills and ready to take on additional responsibilities with his/her employer.
Additionally, applicants must have enough proficiency in the English language to comprehend assignments and conduct their work and personal activities in an English language environment even though they will write their stories in Spanish.
Both direct applications and nominations from employers and other sources will be considered. In either case, an application must be completed and returned to the International Center for Journalists at the address below by June 5. Following the application deadline, the selection committee will be convened to chose the finalist. The Fellowship takes place in the United States in the last quarter of the year.
Program Costs The Fellowship will provide for international airfare to and from the U.S., domestic transportation within the U.S., a meal and housing allowance for the duration of the program, and supplemental health insurance. The program cannot accommodate spouses or other family members.
Duke University Visiting Media Fellows Program Region :Worldwide
Duke University annually offers fellowships to journalists worldwide interested in studying journalism, networking with other journalists, and examining the U.S. news media.
Potential applicants from sponsoring media organizations are selected by their respective companies, which provide funding support for the program. Other applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on both experience and financial support for expenses. Funding support from private foundations may be available for applicants from Eastern/Central Europe, and the former Soviet Union. Program costs include program fees, housing, transportation, and living costs.
For more information, including application and deadline details, visit the program Web site at //www-pps.aas.duke.edu/centers/dewitt/fellows/fellowsprogram.html#fellowships or contact Laurie Bley, Program Director, DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, Duke University, Box 90241, Durham NC 27708-0241, email: bley@.duke.edu.
Edmund S. Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship Program Region :Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Country :Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan Topic :Basic Journalism
This program gives citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan scholarships for graduate-level study in the United States. Fellows may apply to study journalism, mass communications, economics, international affairs, public policy and other topics for one to two years. Most programs result in a degree. Approximately 300 fellowships are awarded annually.
The fellowships are named after the late U.S.-senator and one-time Vice-Presidential candidate Edmund Muskie. The U.S. Department of State̢۪s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsors the program.
For more information including application deadlines and details, contact the American Councils for International Education at phdinfo@americancouncils.org, telephone +1-202-833-7522, fax +1-202-833-7523 or visit //www.americancouncils.org/program.asp?PageID=121&;ProgramID=22.
Endometriosis Association Media Excellence Awards Region :Worldwide
The Endometriosis Association Media Excellence Award was established to encourage factual news media coverage that helps increase the diagnosis, treatment, and/or research of endometriosis, a serious chronic disease affecting over 5 million women and girls in North America alone. All journalists who have published or produced a story, or have received acceptance for a submitted piece about endometriosis are encouraged to participate.
Each year, one US$1,000 cash award is awarded to a journalist, from either the U.S. or abroad, for the best submission in each of five categories; daily and weekly newspapers, broadcast (radio and TV) news, magazines, medical or scientific, and internet or online.
Entry forms are available from the Endometriosis Association.
For more information, contact the Endometriosis Association International Headquarters at 8585 N. 76th Place, Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA. Tel (414)355-2200. Fax (414)355-6065. E-mail endo@endometriosisassn.org.
Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship Region :North America Country :United States
This fellowship awards an experienced editorial writer US$75,000 to research, write, travel and/or study in any field, provided the fellow publishes work within 18 months of selection. Candidates must be currently working full-time as an editorial writer for a news publication in the United States.
The fellowship is named in honor of the late Eugene C. Pulliam, who worked as the publisher of The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis News, The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette. The Society of Professional Journalists administers the fellowships under their Sigma Delta Chi Foundation.
For more information including application details, contact sdx@spj.org or visit //spj.org/fellowships_pulliam.asp.>
European Journalism Fellowships at the Freie Universität Berlin Region :Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Country :Germany, United States
These fellowships are available to experienced journalists from Eastern and Western Europe and the United States. Successful applicants will be able to study for one school year at the Freie Universität Berlin. Fellows can create their own course study program and will conduct an individual research project.
Applicants must supply written proof of German-language skills by DAAD or Gothe-Institute. For a complete list of application requirements, visit //ejf.fu-berlin.de/bewerbung.html?&;lang=en.
For more information, contact nfo@ejf.fu-berlin.de or visit //ejf.fu-berlin.de/home.html?&;lang=en.
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists Region :North America Country :United States Topic :Health, Science, Young Journalists
This annual award is presented to print journalists in the U.S. under the age of 30 who have published articles dealing with biological, physical, environmental, computer and space sciences. Articles covering technology, mathematics, and health and science policy are also accepted.
Up to seven published articles may be submitted for consideration. The award winner will receive US$1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to attend the annual four-day New Horizons in Science briefing organized by the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the National Association of Science Writers banquet in late October.
The prize is named after the late Evert Clark, who worked as a journalist at BusinessWeek, The New York Times, and Newsweek; and the award founder and close friend Seth Payne, who worked with Clark at Business Week. The award is sponsored by the Evert Clark Fund, the National Association of Science Writers and the National Press Foundation.
For more information including application details, visit //www.mindspring.com/~us009848/id1.htm.>
Foster Davis Fellowships for African Journalists Region :Sub-Saharan Africa Country :United States
The Poynter Institute, a U.S.-based journalism school, funds these fellowships which bring African journalists to the United States on extended visits and send U.S. journalists to South Africa and other countries on the continent to conduct journalism training sessions. The exchanges are a joint effort of the institute and the Institute for the Advancement of Journalism (IAJ), a South African-based journalism school.
This fellowship is named after the late Foster Davis, a reporter, editor, teacher, author and regular trainer with both Poynter and IAJ. For more information, visit //www.poynter.org/content/content_view.asp?id=4799.
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Wow...
Thank you for posting these Thomas - there is some great stuff there and I hope that someone truly deserving takes advantage. :)
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Knight-Wallace Fellows Program Region :North America Country :United States
The Knight-Wallace Fellows program provides outstanding mid-career professionals the opportunity to indulge in a sabbatical year of study and reflection. The fellowship is designed to broaden perspectives, nurture intellectual growth, and inspire personal transformation. Fellows devise a plan of study and select classes from the full range of courses offered at the University of Michigan. Prominent journalists and leading academics give twice-weekly seminars. Full-time U.S. journalists with five years̢۪ experience whose work appears regularly as an employee or freelance in US or non-media. Print, broadcast, photo, film and Internet journalists are eligible. Individuals may nominate themselves or be proposed by employers. There are no academic prerequisites. For more information, visit the program Web site at //www.mjfellows.org or contact Knight-Wallace Fellows, Mike and Mary Wallace House, 620 Oxford Road, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48104-2635 USA. Tel: (+1 734) 998-7666. Fax: (+1 734) 998-7979. E-mail: wpalms@umich.edu.
John S. Knight Fellowships for Professional Journalists Region :Worldwide Country :United States
The John S. Knight Fellowship Program gives outstanding journalists an academic year at Stanford University in the United States to broaden and deepen their understanding of economic, historical, philosophical, social issues and trends shaping the nation and world. At Stanford, Knight Fellows learn what is most important to them in improving their journalism; they are not required to meet any prescribed curriculum. The fellowships are granted annually to twelve U.S. and up to 8 foreign editors, journalists, reporters, photographers, radio and television broadcasters For more information, including applications, deadlines, and eligibility requirements, visit the program Web site at knight.stanford.edu or contact John S. Knight Fellowships, Building 120, Room 424, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-2050. Tel: (650) 723-4937. Fax: (650) 725-6154. E-mail: knightfellow@forsythe.stanford.edu.
International Journalism Exchange (IJE) Region :Worldwide
The International Journalism Exchange (IJE) is open to editors who have worked in journalism for at least five years, are currently employed by a daily newspaper and are proficient in English.
Priority is given to editors from countries in transition to democratic rule. The five-week program begins in Washington, DC with orientation and seminars. Fellows then begin a month long newspaper assignment that offers exposure to all departments of an American newspaper. The program concludes with a final evaluation in New York City. The 2006 program dates are: October 7 to November 11.
IJE was initiated in 1984 by the American Society of Newspaper Editors and has been administered by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) since 1990.
For more information, contact: IJE, International Center for Journalists, 1616 H Street, NW, Third Floor, Washington, D.C., 20006; Tel: (202) 737-3700; Fax: (202) 737-0530; E mail: ije@icfj.org. Web site: //www.icfj.org/ije.html.
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International Reporting Project Region :North America Country :United States Topic :Basic Journalism, Young Journalists
The IRP Fellowships aim to strengthen the U.S. public̢۪s understanding of key international topics by helping to educate early-career U.S. journalists by providing them with access to leading international experts in the United States, and offering them opportunities to do reporting projects overseas. As part of their four-month program, IRP Fellows travel for five weeks to the country or region of their choice. A unique feature of the IRP Fellowships is that two four-month programs are offered each year. One group of journalists attends a session in the fall, another group in the spring. For more information, contact the International Reporting Project Fellowships program at 1619 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. Tel.: (202) 663-7761. Fax: (202) 663-7762. E-mail: irp@jhu.edu. Web site: //www.journalismfellowships.org/
+International Women̢۪s Media Foundation̢۪s Courage in Journalism Award Region :Worldwide Topic :Conflict, Women
The International Women̢۪s Media Foundation (IWMF) annually honors three woman journalists with the Courage in Journalism Awards. Each award winner receives US$5,000 and a crystal sculpture at award ceremonies in New York and Los Angeles.
Journalists cannot nominate themselves. Nominees should be full-time, part-time or freelance journalists working for print, broadcast or online news media in any country. To nominate a journalist or for more information, contact courage@iwmf.org, telephone +1 202 496 1992, or visit //www.iwmf.org/courage/nominate.php.>
Ibda̢۪a Media Student Awards Region :Worldwide
The annual Ibda’a Media Student Awards – named after the Arabic word for creativity – recognize young journalists and media professionals throughout the world. Dubai Media City, a tax-free zone established by the United Arab Emirates to attract media investors, organizes the awards.
Organizers accept entries in 10 award categories: journalism, radio, digital photography, analog photography, film/TV features, TV documentary, graphic design, TV advertising, print advertising, and animation. Winners receive internships with leading media outlets around the world, such as CNN and Showtime.
For more information, contact Ibda̢۪a at ibdaa@dubaimediacity.ae or visit //www.ibdaa-awards.com.
Iberian American Awards for the Rights of Children Region :Latin America Country :Caribbean Countries Topic :Children
The objective of the award organized by UNICEF and the Spanish News Agency is to recognize the work of journalists and social communicators in Latin America and the Caribbean that concentrate their efforts in the promotion and the respect to the rights of children. The award hopes to stimulate the journalistic research in favor of the children so that is allows the media to dedicate attention to that topic.
The Iberian American Communication Awards for the rights of children include:
A.) The Iberian American grand prize for the rights of children B.) Iberian American Press Award for the rights of children C.) Iberian American Radio Award for the rights of children D.) Iberian American Television Award for the rights of children E.) Iberian American Award for graphic works for the rights of children (to understand graphic work: graphic design, photography, drawings, cartoon or other graphic information)
For more information, contact the agencies of UNICEF and EFE. The regional agency of UNICEF UNICEF, TACRO, Apartado Aéreo 89829, Santa fe de Bogotá, Colombia. Tel.(571)635-7255. Fax:(571)635-7337 E-mail: efe@efe.es y eaguilera@unicef.org
ICIJ Award for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting Region :Worldwide Topic :Investigative Reporting
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) Award for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting honors excellence in transnational investigative journalism with a U.S. $20,000 cash prize. The competition is open to any professional journalist or team of journalists of any nationality working in any medium pursuing an investigation – either a single work or a single-subject series – that involves reporting in at least two countries on a topic of world significance. Application criteria and deadlines are available from ICIJ at //www.icij.org.
Improving Coverage About Public Health Region :Latin America Country :Caribbean Countries, United States Topic :Health
The Pan-American Organization of Health (OPS), the oldest organization of international public in the world, has launched the award to improve Pan-American coverage of public health to celebrate the anniversary of the foundation. The contest is open to all professional journalists that work for newspapers or magazines in all American continents. It will recognize the excellence in the coverage of international topics about public health. For more information, visit our web page at: //www.paho.org/Spanish/DPI/100/journaladvisory.htm
Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) Scholarship Fund Region :Latin America Country :United States
The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) offers scholarships for journalists through its scholarship fund. Remember that December 31 is the deadline to apply.
The scholarships are open to young journalists and students of journalism between the ages of 21 and 35. Applicants from Latin America, North America or the Antilles should have sufficient understanding of the language of the country in which they would like to study.
Among the established requirements, applicants must have completed their university studies before the beginning of the scholarship, which has a maximum duration of one year. In some cases, professional experience can be as little as three years. Latin American applicants should take Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Scholarship winners from Latin American or the Antilles will be able to study in any recognized school of journalism in the United States or in Canada for an academic year. Applicants should present a study plan and the work they will cover during the year abroad to the IAPA scholarship fund for its approval.
The North American scholarship winners will be able to study and work in any Latin American or Antillean country. In either case, they should have the approval of the IAPA scholarship fund. They must also:
1.) Take a minimum of three university courses;
2.) Participate in the scholarship fund̢۪s reporting programs;
3.) Present a thesis about some aspect of the country that they would visited. Applicants from the United States and Canada should have authorized documentation demonstrating their ability in Spanish or Portuguese.
The winners will be announced during the IAPA mid-year reunion, usually held in March or April. Applicants who meet the conditions described may apply with the corresponding form to IAPA Scholarship Fund, 1801 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129 USA or visit: //www.sipiapa.org/.
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Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Awards Region :Worldwide Topic :Radio, Television, Print Journalism
The IRE Awards recognize the best in investigative reporting—by print, broadcast and online media. Categories include newspapers, television, magazines, books, radio, FOI work, student work and more.
International entries will be placed into appropriate categories by IRE staff. Contest judges can then move entries into other categories. IRE can award a special citation for deserving international work.
After judging, all entries are placed in IRE̢۪s Resource Center story library so that IRE members may learn from others̢۪ triumphs and troubles. The contest helps identify techniques and resources used by the entrants.
For more information, visit //www.ire.org/contest/.
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Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace Senior Fellowships Region :Worldwide Country :United States Topic :Conflict
The program offers 14 fellowships to professionals of varying backgrounds (including journalism). Priority is given to applicants who propose projects that promise to make timely contributions to the understanding and resolution of ongoing and emerging international conflicts. Fellows carry out their projects in residence at the Washington-based United States Institute of Peace and participate in public outreach efforts.
The competition is open to citizens of all nations. Women and members of minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Fellowships are usually awarded for 12 months, beginning in September. The program attempts to match the recipient̢۪s earned income during the year preceding the fellowship, subject to certain limits. The award also includes health insurance and travel costs for fellows and dependents.
For more information, visit //www.usip.org/fellows/ or contact:
United States Institute of Peace
Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace
1550 M Street, N.W., Suite 700F
Washington, D.C. 20005-1708 USA
Tel: (1-202) 429-3886
Fax: (1-202) 429-6063
E-mail: jrprogram@usip.org
John J. McCloy Journalism Fellowship Program Region :Worldwide Country :United States
The McCloy Fellowships in Journalism bring U.S. and German journalists to network and research current political, economic and social issues for up to 28 days in Germany or the United States, respectively. The fellowships are sponsored by the American Council on Germany and cover pre-approved international and domestic travel along with a daily allowance of US$150. Applicants are considered once a year in conjunction with the Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany and Columbia University’s School of Journalism in the United States.
For more information including deadlines and application information, contact American Council on Germany Program Coordinator Ted Mathys at tmathys@acgusa.org, telephone +1-212-826-3636, fax +1-212-758-3445 or visit //www.acgusa.org/journalists.html.>
John Smith Fellowship Programme Region :Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia Country :Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine Topic :Basic Journalism
Journalists from Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine are among those who can apply for a six-week course in the U.K. on good governance.
The John Smith Fellowship Programme combines classroom study, work placements and visits. Those eligible include journalists and other civil society leaders.
Candidates should be 25 to 35 years old. The fellowship costs are fully covered, but fellows aren̢۪t allowed to bring spouse or children with them. Applicants must have English proficiency at IELTS level 6 or above.
For more information: //www.britishcouncil.org/governance-js-about-programme.htm.
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Jon Davidoff Scholarships for Journalists Region :Worldwide, North America Country :United States Topic :Specialized Reporting, Basic Journalism, Study Abroad
The Jon Davidoff Scholarships recognize journalists worldwide who have exceptional talent. The Wesleyan Writers Conference offers the scholarships, which allow one journalist to attend their annual conference in June. During the conference, participants can interact with a team of experienced journalists, creative writers and poets in addition to the participants from around the world.
The scholarship allows participants to carefully critique their work in addition to giving them the opportunity to deepen their understanding of narrative and journalistic writing.
Entries for the scholarships may include news or feature writing, magazine articles, or longer nonfiction. Send a copy of the registration form from the Web site, a sample of your work, and a letter explaining your experience and interests to: Davidoff Scholarships. Wesleyan Writers Conference, 294 High St, Middletown, CT 06459.
For more information, contact agreene@wesleyan.edu or visit //www.wesleyan.edu/writing/conference/.
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Journalism for Tolerance Prize – IFJ Region :Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific Topic :Human Rights
The Journalism for Tolerance Prize, organized by the International Federation of Journalists, is an annual competition among journalists from all sectors of media to promote the importance of tolerance and the defense of human rights, particularly when it comes to reporting on minorities. The prize is awarded to journalists in five regions: Latin America, Central and Western Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Three separate categories, for television, radio and print/online journalism, will be recognized in each region. For more information, including application and deadline details, visit the IFJ Web site or contact the IFJ at International Press Centre, Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi, 155, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium. Telephone +32 2 235 22 00. Fax +32 2 235 22 18. E-mail projects@ifj.org.
Journalisten aus Russland Region :Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia, North America Country :Russia, United States
Organized by the Journalism School of the Freie Universitat in Berlin, Journalisten aus Russland was created in 1999 to educate young Russian journalists in the political, economic, and historical relationship between Russia and Germany. Participants examine the role of mass media in the creation of democratic societies by discussing the role of the press in contemporary German society. For more information, visit //www.fu-berlin.de (in German) or contact: Freie Universität Berlin Fachbereich Politik- und Sozialwissenschaften Institut für Publizistik- und Kommunikationswissenschaft Journalisten-Kolleg Journalisten aus Russland Otto-von-Simson-Str. 3 14195 Berlin Tel. (030) 838-531 96 Fax (030) 838-533 05 E-Mail: jar@zedtat.fu-berlin.de
Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism Region :Worldwide Topic :Conflict, Human Rights
Journalists from developing or transition countries are eligible for the Kurt Schork Awards, organized by the Reuters news agency and the Kurk Schork Memorial Fund. One freelance journalist and one local reporter from a developing or transition country will receive US$5,000, each. The reports should focus on a conflict, human rights, border issues or any other controversial issue in a country or particular region.
The organizers created the prize in 2002 to honor the American war correspondent Kurt Schork, who was killed May 24 that same year in a military ambush while working for Reuters in Sierra Leone.
The awards are administered by the London-based Institute for War and Peace Reporting. To receive an application form or for more information, contact schorkawards@iwpr.net, or visit //www.iwpr.net/index.php?p=-&;apc_state=henitri&s=o&o=top_ksa1.html. Applications sent by mail should be addressed to: Alan Davis, IWPR, 48 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8LT, UK.
Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism Region :Worldwide Topic :Human Rights
The Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism, Excellence in Reporting Human Rights, Democracy and Development was established by the countries of the European Union in honor of the late Lorenzo Natali, vice president of the European Commission with special responsibilities for development issues. The prize, administered by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), is awarded to print journalists who have demonstrated a striking insight and particular dedication to the reporting of human rights issues within the context of the development process. For more information, visit the IFJ Web site or contact Ann-Christina Hansen/Lorenzo Natali Prize, International Federation of Journalists, Residence Palace, Rue de la Loi, 155, 1040 Brussels, Belgium. Tel: +32 2 235 22 16. Fax: +32 2 235 22 19. E-mail: projects@ifj.org.
Manship Fellowships at Louisiana State University Region :Worldwide
One to two international journalists are selected annually for these 12-month fellowships (three semesters, including summer). Up to $10,500 are available for tuition and other expenses. Housing and travel expenses are not covered. Fellows earn a Master of Mass Communication degree upon completion of the program.
For more information, contact:
Margaret DeFleur
Tel: (1-225) 578-2336
Fax: (1-225) 578-2125
McGee Journalism Fellowship in Southern Africa Region :North America Country :United States
Each year, the McGee fellowship provides the opportunity for a U.S. journalist to be posted to a southern Africa for three to four months to share his or her expertise with colleagues in the region—consulting in newsrooms, leading workshops or teaching at a university. Upon returning, the fellow will share his or her experiences through lectures, seminars and published articles. The fellowship is open to experienced media professionals (print or broadcast) or journalism educators and covers expenses while on assignment. For more information, including application and eligibility requirements, contact the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) at mcgee@icfj.org or visit //www.icfj.org.
MENA MEDIA TV Production Fund Region :Middle East and North Africa Country :Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen Topic :Television Deadline :30/05/2007
MENA MEDIA TV Production Fund recipients can receive up to $20,000 for their productions that support increasing public dialogue and awareness on current and locally-oriented issues, including topics that are underserved by current media production. This program is funded by the US Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and administered through IREX and AmmanNet. Applications are due May 30, 2007.
The program is open to both individuals and production companies in the following countries and locales: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, the West Bank and Gaza.
Last year, MENA MEDIA̢۪s selection committee of media specialists awarded grants to 10 independent producers from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the West Bank, and Yemen whose film subjects ranged from interfaith marriages to the abuse of performance-enhancing steroids to the search for an Arab hero. Both male and female producers were among the recipients of the 2006 grants.
Download Press Release in English, Arabic, and French for more information
Please visit //www.ammannet.net/tv or //www.irex-mena.org for applications in English, Arabic and French.
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