Friday, October 17, 2008

2009 Nieman Journalism Fellowships accepting applications

2009 Nieman Journalism Fellowships accepting applications

Posted on: 14/10/2008

Fellowships and Awards

Deadline: 15/12/2008

Region: Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Europe-Central Eurasia, Latin
America, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Worldwide

Journalists with five or more years of experience from around the
world can apply for the Nieman International Fellowships to study at
Harvard University. Application deadline: December 15.

Candidates must find financial support from sources outside the Nieman
Foundation. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply even if they
haven't received full funding by the deadline. The Foundation then
works with fellows to secure the necessary funds.

Applicants from South Africa, Canada and South Korea may choose to
follow their own Nieman application, selection process and submission
deadlines.

Completed application forms should accompany work samples and two
short essays: a statement of career plans and aspirations, and a
proposal for study. Fellows begin their academic year at Harvard in
mid-August 2009.

For more information, contact nieman_applications @harvard. edu,
telephone +;1 617 495 2237, or visit
http://www.nieman. harvard.edu/ NiemanFoundation /NiemanFellowshi ps/TypesOfFellow ships/Internatio nalFellowships. aspx

Fellowships to help Asian journalists improve skills

Fellowships to help Asian journalists improve skills

Posted on: 07/10/2008

Basic Journalism, Fellowships and Awards

Deadline: 15/11/2008

Region: Asia and the Pacific

Journalists who live in Asia are invited to apply for a fellowship to
study for three months at Nanyang Technological University's
communication school in Singapore. Deadline: November 15.

The Asia Journalism Fellowships provide a three-month break for active
journalists to improve their professional skills and deepen their
understanding of media trends. Fellows will participate in informal
seminars and intensive workshops, as well as meet with key newsmakers
in Singapore.

Candidates must have at least five years of journalism experience in
any medium, leadership potential, and be fluent in English.
Freelancers are welcome to apply.

Participants will receive airfare, accommodation, and a stipend of
US$1,500 per month.

The Fellowship is sponsored by Temasek Foundation, a nonprofit
organization based in Singapore that seeks to contribute to
sustainable growth and a bright future of hope and opportunities for
people in Asia.

For the application materials and additional information, visit
http://www.ajf. sg/