Call for Applications, NPR Kroc Fellowship,to develop a new generation of extraordinary journalists for the public radio system
The NPR Kroc Fellowship
was established to identify and develop a new generation of
extraordinary journalists for the public radio system.
http://www.npr.org/about/careers/fellowships/kroc.html
Who Should Apply
NPR is looking for a diverse pool of applicants who aspire to work in public radio. Candidates must be just completing college or graduate school, or be out of school for one year or less as of December 31, 2011. They do not need journalism or radio experience, but must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY.
Fellowship In Brief
Three Kroc Fellows will be accepted into the program this year. The Fellowship begins in August 2012 and lasts one year. It includes a stipend of more than $40,000, plus benefits, which include paid vacation. Fellows will get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism — writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the Web. Kroc Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted now through the end of the year but must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2011.
Candidates should submit:
for more info see http://www.npr.org/about/careers/fellowships/kroc.html
http://www.npr.org/about/careers/fellowships/kroc.html
Who Should Apply
NPR is looking for a diverse pool of applicants who aspire to work in public radio. Candidates must be just completing college or graduate school, or be out of school for one year or less as of December 31, 2011. They do not need journalism or radio experience, but must demonstrate exceptional potential and drive. PLEASE CLICK ON THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ELIGIBILITY.
Fellowship In Brief
Three Kroc Fellows will be accepted into the program this year. The Fellowship begins in August 2012 and lasts one year. It includes a stipend of more than $40,000, plus benefits, which include paid vacation. Fellows will get rigorous, hands-on training in every aspect of public radio journalism — writing, reporting, producing and editing, for both radio and the Web. Kroc Fellows will work primarily at NPR headquarters in Washington D.C., though each Fellowship will include an assignment to an NPR member station.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted now through the end of the year but must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2011.
Candidates should submit:
- Resume
- Three references, at least two of which are from professional or academic contacts. (Forms will be provided.)
- Academic transcript(s)
- A cover letter explaining why the candidate should be selected by the Kroc Fellowship Committee
- A sample of work reflecting remarkable initiative or accomplishment. This might include a writing sample (of 1000 words or less, please), an excerpt (five minutes or so) from a video production or a musical composition, etc.
Finalists will be brought to
Washington, D.C. to take part in an interview in April or May. The three
Kroc Fellows will be notified shortly thereafter.
Rotations At NPR
NPR Kroc Fellows will work alongside some
of the nation's most respected reporters, producers and editors. The
program will ensure the Fellows develop:- Production and editorial skills, by working on an NPR show. Past fellows have worked at All Things Considered, Morning Edition, and Weekend Edition Saturday
- Reporting and on-air experience, by working under the guidance of NPR editors
- Web writing and multi-media production skills, by working with NPR Digital Media producers and editors
- First-hand broadcast journalism experience, by working at an NPR member station
for more info see http://www.npr.org/about/careers/fellowships/kroc.html
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AAUW invites Applications from non-US women Candidates for International Fellowships Program
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Application
Applications open on October 3, 2011 and are due on February 13, 2012. We will interview a short-list of candidates by phone, and will advise successful candidates of their selection in April 2012.
Admission Requirements
We are recruiting only 10 Fellows from around the world—and we’re seeking something different than conventional journalism programs:- Specialization:
- The relevant graduate degree, professional degree or work experience to report knowledgably on some aspect of business, economic, finance, related policy or related disciplines. We consider knowledge of these fields in the broadest terms—to include a very wide range of experience; if in doubt, please send us your application anyway.
- The relevant graduate degree, professional degree or work experience to report knowledgably on some aspect of health, science or technology. We consider knowledge of these fields in their broadest terms—to include a very wide range of experience; if in doubt, please send us your application anyway.
- Fellows who, with our support, are capable of working as reliable freelance reporters for major English-language news organizations from their first day in the program. Prior experience as a journalist is NOT necessary, but some specific qualities are: Read Qualifications to understand the kind of personality we’re seeking.
- Written and spoken fluency in English.
Application Procedure and Materials
Once you have read Qualifications, and have decided to apply for this program, please follow the following three steps carefully.- Because of the limited number of spots available, please e-mail us before you begin your application to tell us you will be applying. Please send that e-mail to munk.journalism@utoronto.ca, under the subject line: “lastname, firstinitial prepping application”.
- Please complete all of the following materials by February 13, 2012 and submit all of it as attachments or links, by e-mail, to munk.journalism@utoronto.ca.
Please use the subject line “lastname, firstinitial application”. (If
you are sending materials in more than one e-mail, please indicate the
order using the following format in your subject-line, eg: “lastname,
firstinitial application 1/2”; “lastname, firstinitial application
2/2”).
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Official Academic Transcripts and/or Professional Designation. (PDF scan)
Official transcripts of your academic record from each university attended and/or an official record of your professional designation are required for admission. Please either scan or take a screen shot of your transcripts and/or designations, and attach them to the application. Applicants who attended universities outside North America must provide notarized English translations to accompany all documentation not written in English. - Two Story Proposals
Please identify two important stories in your field that have not received enough media coverage. Pitch each of those stories in a separate 200-word proposal, indicating why the story is important and some evidence for the story you are proposing. - One Fully-Reported Story, with visual treatment
Please report one of the stories, in written form. Please do not write an opinion-piece; we’d like to see a clear story that is well researched and reported, and that includes information obtained through on-the-record interviews with sources. 800-1000 words. (Stories that exceed this length will not be read.) In addition to the article, please include a brief written description of how you would treat this story in video / broadcast form. Specifically: what characters, what imagery and what narrative arc would best deliver this story to a viewer. - Additional Communications Examples
Please provide up to three other examples of your past writing or communications products in any format, including: blogs, articles, papers, video or audio. If you tweet, please tell us your handle. - Personal Essay
Why are you interested in this program, and what path—through your life and career—has brought you to the point where you wish to apply for it? (500 words) - Video Statement
Please record a maximum 60 second video of yourself explaining the path you hope your career will take after completing this program. Please post this at an on-line video-service like YouTube and include the link in your e-mail to us. - Statement of Integrity
Please print, sign, date and scan the following statement:
“I hereby certify that the information presented in my application is accurate, complete and honestly presented. I authorize the Fellowship in Global Journalism at the Munk School of Global Affairs to verify any aspect of my application and/or my credentials for admission. I understand and agree that any inaccurate information, misleading information, or omission will be cause for the rescission of any offer of admission, or for discipline or dismissal if discovered at a later date. This application is my own, honest statement to the Selection Committee for The Fellowship in Global Journalism.”
- TOEFL iBT Test (min score): Total score of 100-120. Speaking 22-30.
- TOEFL PBT Test (min score): Total score between 600-677. Min 5 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
- IELTS min score between Band 7-9.
- Three letters of recommendation are required, from referees who are familiar with your academic and/or professional work.
- Please have your referees e-mail their letters directly to us at munk.journalism@utoronto.ca, using the subject line “candidate’s lastname, candidate’s first initial—reference”.
- Your referees should attest to your knowledge of your subject matter and their experience of the personal qualities we expect in a Fellow (Please see Qualifications)
More information :http://www.munkschool.utoronto.ca/journalism/application.php
EGU Geosciences Communications Fellowship
EGU Geosciences Communications Fellowship
Deadline: 15 December 2011
Open to: Journalists interested in earth, planetary or space sciences
Fellowship: €5,000
Description
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is offering the Geosciences Communications Fellowship for journalists to report on ongoing research.Fellows will follow geoscientists on location to develop in-depth understanding of their questions, approaches, findings and motivation. Fellows are expected to publish at least one significant piece of reporting from their project. The European Geosciences Union (EGU, www.egu.eu) is Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the geosciences and the planetary and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. It is a non-profit international and interdisciplinary learned association of scientists founded in 2002. The EGU has a current portfolio of 14 diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative “open access” format, and organises a number of topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. Its General Assembly is the largest and most prominent event in the geosciences held in Europe, attracting over 10,000 scientists from all over the world each year. Many of the meeting’s sessions are dedicated to subjects of great societal importance, such as natural hazards and climate change.Competitive proposals will:
- Focus on a topic in the geosciences (including planetary and space sciences) with potential broad public appeal,
- Preferably feature leading Europe-based researcher(s),
- Outline an original, creative, and well-informed approach to the portrayal of the subject.
Eligibility
Journalists interested in earth, planetary or space sciencesFellowship
The winning proposal(s) will receive up to €5000 (part as an advance, part upon successful completion) to cover expenses related to the project, and assistance in liaising with scientists. This support is intended to allow the EGU Geosciences Communications Fellow(s) to follow geoscientists on location and to develop in-depth understanding of their questions, approaches, findings and motivation. It is expected that the winning journalist(s) will publish at least one substantial item reporting on their project. Products could include text (such as a feature article in print or electronic media, or a book), still or moving visuals, or audio reportage, and may be published in any European language. The winning project must be completed within 12 months of the date of the award.Application
Applications must be written in English, and include:- (a) Proposal [2 pages]: a working title, motivation, outline of approach, provisional plan of work, suggested publication outlets, and analysis of feasibility (including budget).
- (b) Summary of experience [1 page]: an account of professional affiliations and previous experience, expertise and acclaim.
Documents in file (a) should not include the applicant’s name, gender, contact details or any other information that identifies the candidate as this part of the application will be judged anonymously.
Applications must be submitted by e-mail in two pdf files to the EGU Media and Communications Officer, Bárbara T. Ferreira (media@egu.eu),
Bárbara T. Ferreira
EGU Media and Communications Officer
Munich, Germany
Tel: +49-89-2180-6703
Email: media@egu.eu
The Official Website
Applications now open for Reuters 2012 Global Journalism Internship
The
paid internships are a crash course in hands-on business, political and
general news reporting. Every intern will report to a senior editor and
be assigned a journalist mentor to provide advice and guidance during
the summer. They’re expected to write regularly and deliver in-depth
stories during their assignment.
Interns
will receive several days of formal training before they start work,
focused on writing skills, journalism ethics, and basic financial
knowledge. They may also be able to take advantage of other, regularly
scheduled training opportunities during the summer, depending on where
they’re based.
Interns who excel may be considered for other opportunities, including the Reuters Journalism Trainee Program or
junior reporting roles. The intensive Journalism Trainee Program, which
begins in September 2012 in New York, London and Singapore, offers nine
months of training and leads into a staff job if required standards are
met.
"
The Reuters internship program was a great platform for me to report on
the breaking news of the day and proved a wonderful training ground for
my career ahead. In the past year I have covered the U.S. debt ceiling
debacle, the Middle East uprisings, IMF-World Bank meetings, and spent a
month helping out the Tokyo bureau with their coverage of the Fukushima
nuclear disaster .”
MARI SAITO, Markets Correspondent, Tokyo (Intern Tokyo 2008, Washington DC 2009)
Programs
AMERICAS
Ten weeks
New York City 5 positions
Washington D.C. 2 positions
Chicago or Los Angeles 1 position
Sao Paulo or Mexico City 2 positions
EUROPE
Six weeks
London 6 positions
ASIA
About eight weeks
Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Beijing 6 positions
The candidate:
You are a student or recent graduate who is passionate about news and a quick learner;
You have a strong academic record in journalism, economics, business, law, accounting, languages or computer science;
You have journalism experience;
You are fluent in English and possess excellent writing and communication skills;
You have good mathematics skills;
You have the legal right to work in the country where you have chosen to apply.
The timeline
October 2011
Applications open
January to March
Interviews and half-day assessments
July and August
Internships start
For more information see the announcement on the TrustMedia website.Attachments:
http://api.ning.com/files/SBpiWkSECyuJIWY0ykF7PtuvdSPMNNocVNge3wpc8JKOvU5aODnAgF-90BeHCt1Y0mkNHD-p2Zzr8PQ0V3edOQ__/ReutersGlobalJournalismInternships2012.pdf
The Immigration Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: 16 November 2011 12:00 pm estThe recent global recession has brought immigration and integration issues back into the spotlight, especially in Europe and the United States. Yet, with media outlets facing drastic job and budget cuts, it has become more challenging for journalists to undertake in-depth or investigative reporting projects on immigration.
Open to: journalists of any nationality with an interest in questions of immigration and integration
Fellowship: $10,000 for their work to be completed over 4-6 month period
With the generous support of the Ford Foundation, the French-American Foundation is launching the Immigration Journalism Fellowship. This Fellowship aims to provide media professionals with the financial means to produce objective and challenging material on one of the most heated and controversial contemporary issues. The French American Foundation will pay special attention to innovative and groundbreaking material. We are looking for visionary, uncovered and meaningful stories with the potential to advance public debate. Both creative content and format will draw our particular attention. All types of stories will be considered (local, global, cultural, economic, etc.), as long as they comply with journalism ethics of fairness and responsibility. At the end of the fellowship, selected fellows will be invited to attend a closing ceremony in New York.
Eligibility
The French-American Foundation and its Media Advisory Committee will consider media professionals:- from all types of media (print, web, broadcast, documentary, etc.);
- with a minimum of three years of professionalism journalism experience and outstanding achievements in the field;
- of all nationalities (note that the work produced as part of the fellowship must be published in the United States or in Europe);
- with the ability to work in either English or French (the final work must be published in English or French);
- with a prior commitment from a media organization to publish the work produced.
Fellowship
The French-American Foundation will award fellows up to $10,000 for their work, to be completed over a 4-6 month period. Please note that the fellowship will not pay salaries for journalists on the program but will offer the possibility of a stipend. In addition, it will not cover the costs of a traveling companion, and each fellow can only obtain financing for one project at a time.Application
Applications will be evaluated according to the proposed reporting projects’:- originality and innovation;
- potential for a tangible and lasting impact on journalists and the general public;
- potential for adaptation to different media (video, podcasts, radio, etc.).
Download application materials.
The zip file contains a Checklist & Instructions PDF that applicants should read first, along with four forms: the General Information Form, Project Synopsis Form, Work Sample Form and Budget Form. Once your application is ready, submit it here. The application deadline is Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 12:00 pm est.
Contact journalism@frenchamerican.org with any questions.
Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.com/2011/09/22/the-immigration-journalism-fellowship/#ixzz1ZABiF95T
Broadcast Education Association Scholarships for Students, US
Deadline: 12 October 2011The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. BEA administers fourteen scholarships annually, to honor broadcasters and the electronic media profession. The BEA Two Year Award is for study at member schools offering only freshman and sophomore instruction, or for use at a four-year member school by a graduate of a BEA two-year campus. All other scholarships are awarded to juniors, seniors and graduate students at BEA Member institutions.
Open to: students of journalism (in the US) studying or willing to study at a campus where at least one department is a BEA institutional member
Scholarship: various
Scholarships will be awarded for full-time degree work FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. One semester grants are NOT made. Scholarships must be used exclusively for tuition, student fees, university bookstore course purchases, dormitory and related items eligible to be charged to a student’s official campus account. Current scholarship holders are not eligible for reappointment in the year following their award. All scholarships must be applied to study at a campus where at least one department is a BEA institutional member. You can go to the BEA website to verify if your campus is a member or call 202.429.3935.
Scholarships
WALTER S. PATTERSONTwo scholarships; $1,750 each
Study toward a career in RADIO – Sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters
HELEN J. SIOUSSAT/FAY WELLS
Two scholarships; $1,250 each
Study any area of broadcasting – Sponsored by the Broadcasters’ Foundation
ALEXANDER M. TANGER
One scholarship; $5,000
Study any area of broadcasting – Sponsored by Alexander M. Tanger
TWO YEAR/COMMUNITY COLLEGE BEA AWARD
Two scholarships; $1,500 each
For study at a BEA 2-year/community college, or at a BEA
4-year institution by a graduate of a BEA 2-year campus
ABE VORON
One scholarship; $5,000
Study toward a career in RADIO- Sponsored by the Abe Voron Committee
VINCENT T. WASILEWSKI
One scholarship; $2,500
Graduate students only. Study any area of broadcasting
Sponsored by Patrick Communications, LLC
JOHN BAYLISS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
One Scholarship; $1,500
Study towards a career in Radio – Sponsored by the John Bayliss Foundation
RICHARD EATON FOUNDATION AWARD
One scholarship; $1,500
Study any area of broadcasting – Sponsored by The Richard Eaton Foundation
Eligibility
The applicant should be able to show substantial evidence of superior academic performance and potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional. There should be compelling evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity and a well-articulated sense of personal and professional responsibility.Application Process
Obtain the official application forms from your campus faculty or download them here and here. The forms ask for personal and academic data and transcripts, broadcast and other experience, a written statement of goals, and supportive statements from three references, one of which must be an electronic media faculty member.DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS:
BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 12, 2011
NO FAXED OR E-MAILED MATERIAL WILL BE ACCEPTED
To request additional information you may contact:
Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
1771 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2891
BEAMemberServices@nab.org or call 202.429.3935
The official webpage.
Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program
Named in honor of NED’s principal founders, former president Ronald Reagan and the late congressman Dante Fascell, the Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program was established in 2001 with funding from the U.S. Congress to enable democratic practitioners, scholars, and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change.Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows maintain full-time residence at the International Forum
for Democratic Studies, NED’s research arm located in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to international exchange, the program offers a collegial environment for fellows to reflect on their experiences and consider lessons learned; conduct research and writing; develop contacts and exchange ideas with counterparts in Washington, D.C.; and build ties that contribute to the development of a global network of democracy advocates.
The Forum hosts 16 to 20 Reagan-Fascell Fellows per year, divided into two five-month sessions:
- the Fall session starts on October 1 and ends on February 28
- the Spring session begins on March 1 and ends on July 31
Applying for a Fellowship
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellowship at the National Endowment for Democracy. This part of our website contains important information for individuals who are considering applying for a fellowship.How to Apply
For information about the application process, please read through each of the sections listed in the Table of Contents on the right, paying particular attention to the sections under About Us and Submitting Your Application.Once you have familiarized yourself with this information, you may proceed to our Online Application System, where you will be asked to register and set up a profile in order to begin your fellowship application.
2012–2013 Fellowship Applications Accepted from August 1, 2011 until November 1, 2011
The application period for fellowships in 2012–2013 is August 1–November 1, 2011. Please visit our Online Application System to submit your application for a fellowship in 2012–2013.The Reagan-Fascell program will host two five-month fellowship sessions in 2012–2013:
Fall 2012 Session: October 1, 2012 to February 28, 2013
Spring 2013 Session: March 1 to July 31, 2013
Applications No Longer Accepted for 2011–2012 Fellowship Year
The application deadline for fellowships in 2011–2012 was Monday, November 8, 2010. We regret that we are unable to accept new applications.All applicants were notified of the outcome of their applications in April 2011.
Contact Information:
Program Assistant, Fellowship Programs
International Forum for Democratic Studies
National Endowment for Democracy
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 378-9700 / Fax (202) 378-9407
E-mail: fellowships@ned.org
Weinstein International Fellowship
The Weinstein International Fellowship program, inaugurated in 2008, provides opportunities for individuals from outside the United States to visit the U.S. to learn more about dispute resolution processes and practices and to pursue a project of their own design that serves to advance the resolution of disputes in their home countries.
The JAMS Foundation Board of Directors will approve Fellowships of up to $25,000 in support of projects outlined by Fellowship applicants. This program is intended to be flexible and open to innovation, and applicants are encouraged to develop proposals that will increase the availability of dispute resolution education, training and services in their home countries and beyond.
During their time in the U.S., Fellows will spend some of their time at a JAMS Resolution Center. Depending on the nature of their proposal, Fellows may also participate in a university program or be connected to other organizations or institutions. Such affiliations can take may forms, from formal enrollment in graduate degree programs to more informal arrangements providing varying degrees of access and support. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research and establish such affiliations prior to or concurrent with their Fellowship application. While the JAMS Foundation will make every effort to facilitate introductions where possible, it is Applicant’s responsibility to identify and establish affiliations with organizations with which they plan to work or study.
Fellowships may be from one month to one year in duration.
It is anticipated that Fellows will come from countries that do not have an established culture of using mediation for cases in litigation. Part of the Fellows’ time in the United States will be spent observing how JAMS administers and resolves such cases.
Criteria
- Applicants must be fluent in English
- Fellowship period must be one month to twelve months in duration
- Applicants must be available to attend a week-long gathering of Fellows in the San Francisco Bay Area in early September, 2012
- Preference for proposals that would help applicant’s home country establish viable dispute resolution systems or change how disputes are resolved
- Preference for applicants who have experience as lawyers, law professors, court administrators, government officers, ADR practitioners, or judges
- Purpose and goal of Fellowship
- Anticipated activity or activities in the U.S.
- Proposed duration and location(s) of Fellowship
- Plan for accomplishing Fellowship objectives upon return to home country
- Educational background
- Dispute resolution training and experience
- Organizations or institutions with which you are affiliated in your home country
- Organizations or institutions with which you expect to be affiliated while in the U.S.
- Amount of funding sought and proposed budget regarding use of funds
- Other sources of funding available, applied for, or awarded
- Additional non-monetary resources or support requested from the JAMS Foundation
- Current visa status for entry into U.S. (visa type, expiration date)
Please also note that pursuant to U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations, Fellowship funding is subject to taxation as income. This tax may be affected by a number of factors, including recipient’s country of origin, whether that country has a tax treaty with the U.S., and the purpose for which Fellowship funds are used. Additional information regarding the taxation of income to foreign nationals is available at www.irs.gov.
Fellowship applications for 2012 will be reviewed by the JAMS Foundation Board of Directors at their first quarterly meeting on January 27, 2012. Applications must be received by December 2, 2011 in order to be eligible for consideration, and may be submitted electronically or in hard copy.
Complete application submissions include the following:
- Fellowship application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two signed letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation may be included with your application or sent directly from the recommending party. If submitted electronically, signed letters must be scanned and sent in PDF or comparable format.
Fellowship awards will be announced in March, 2012.
Download the Fellowship application form in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
University of Michigan Names International Knight-Wallace Fellows
The Knight-Wallace Fellows program at the University of Michigan has awarded fellowships to five international journalists for the 2011-2012 academic year. Twelve American journalists were named in May. The group is the 38th to be offered fellowships by the University of Michigan.Information for International Applicants
Up to six international fellowships (four to eight months) are offered each year, as funding is available.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2012-2013 academic year will be available online the first week of November.
The deadline for online applications is February 1, 2012 midnight, Eastern Standard Time. Any supporting materials sent by mail, must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2012. Letters of recommendation submitted online are due February 19, 2012.
What to Prepare
The application process will be online. To apply, you will create a login. You can save your information and return to the application at anytime before your final submission. If you are unable to apply online, there will be a mail-in option.
The application will consist of the following components:
1. Applicant Background Information
You will be asked to provide contact information for yourself and your employer, demographic information and answer questions about your journalism achievements and disciplinary background.
2. You will be asked to list all positions held since completing formal education, beginning with current employment and following this order:
• Employer
• Dates
• Title
• Immediate Supervisor
• Annual Salary
In addition to providing the above information, you will be asked to upload your resume.
3. Intellectual autobiography – You will be asked to upload an autobiography of up to 1,500 words (PDF or Word document). Your autobiogrpahy should examine the intellectual and social values that shape your work as a journalist. Explore the origins of these values and explain how they contribute or relate to satisfaction derived from journalism.
4. Projected Study Plan – You will be asked to upload a Projected Study Plan (PDF or Word document). In no more than 500 words tell us what academic areas you propose to study? How do these relate to your career objectives? How do you plan to carry out this work: Courses? Tutorials? Research? Indicate areas of study, not specific classes. There will also be a field for you to summarize your study plan in 15 words or less.
5. Work samples.
Work samples should be accompanied by English translations.
Print journalists: You will be asked to upload five articles. At least three of these samples should be from the past two years. Samples must be dated and legible.
Photographers: You will be asked to upload no more than ten photographs (PDF, jpg or URL links). At least three of these samples should be from the past two years. You are responsible for ensuring that the URL links remain active through July 2012. Or photographers can mail photograph samples in paper or CD form. Prints or tear sheets must be mounted flat on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Do not fold, bind or embellish entries. CDs must be clearly labeled with your full name. Mailing should include one complete set of photograph samples and be postmarked no later than February 1, 2012.
Editors or managers who might find it difficult to send writing samples, should instead upload a statement of up to 500 words, describing their work and approach to it.
Broadcast journalists: You will be required to mail DVDs or CDs with examples of your work. Maximum viewing or listening time should be one-half hour and should include work from the past two years. In the mailing, include a brief typed description of the work on the disk, including dates aired, and a typed statement of up to 500 words describing your work, including major programs for which you have been responsible. DVDs or CDs must be clearly labeled with your full name. Materials must be postmarked no later than Februry 1, 2012. Mail one DVD or CD set along with English translations (if applicable). The online application will also require you to upload the brief description of your sample work and the 500-word statement (PDF or Word document) describing your work. You may also provide URL links to your broadcast pieces online. Providing URL links is optional. Please try to ensure that the URL link is available through July 2012.
Online journalists: You will be asked to submit samples equivalent to five print articles or 30 minutes of programming (PDF or URL link) and upload a brief description of your involvement in each piece. If you are submitting URL links, you are responsible that the links remain active through July 2012.
6. Letters of Reference
All letters should be written in English or be accompanied by an English translation.
You will be asked to enter the names and contact information of four people who will be providing your letters of reference. Once you complete and submit your application, we will email your recommenders instructions on how to proceed with their online recommendation. The deadline for your recommenders to submit letters online is February 19, 2012.
The four required letters are:
1. One professional letter of reference
2. One personal letter of reference
3. A confidential letter from your immediate supervisor (if applicable) elucidating your qualifications for a Knight-Wallace Fellowship.
4. A letter from your employer supporting your application and granting you a leave for the academic year if you should be offered a fellowship. If you are unable to obtain this letter, please explain why on the application and send an additional letter of reference.
Mail supporting materials to (if applicable):
Charles R. Eisendrath, Director
Knight-Wallace Fellows
Wallace House
620 Oxford Road
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2635
USA
Telephone: (734) 998-7666
FAX: (734) 998-7979
email: kwfellows@umich.edu
http://www.kwfellows.org/
IHS Journalism Internship Program
The IHS Journalism Internship Program places
talented writers and communicators—who support individual liberty, free
markets, and peace—at media companies and non-profit newsrooms. Past
interns have worked at 20/20, the The Orange County Register, Reason.TV, Fox News, and many other organizations. Internships occur during the spring, summer, and fall.
A Comprehensive Program
- Eight-week internship at a newspaper, radio station, new media company, or non-profit, investigative newsroom
- $3,200 stipend and an allowance for travel to internship and program seminar
- Mentoring and job placement assistance from the program director, a former journalist
- Journalism seminar featuring journalists and professors, and many networking opportunitie
Fellowships available for broadcast journalism trainers [Worldwide]
Radio, television and Internet trainers can apply for a fellowship to attend a six-week workshop in the Netherlands.
The Radio Nederland Training Centre (RNTC) will teach broadcast educators innovative teaching methods to match the evolving industry. The course, which runs from May 14 - June 22, 2012, will focus on translating training objectives into training solutions.
Participants must have at least three years of professional experience and proficiency in English. This course is designed for mid-career trainers, training organizers and educators working for broadcasting organizations, training providers (departments, centers, institutes), schools of journalism and broadcasting, or media and communication departments at universities.
Nationals from the following 60 countries are eligible for a NFP-fellowship:
Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
The fellowship covers all costs; the deadline for fellowship applicants is October 1.
The registration deadline for non-fellowship applicants is February 28, 2012.
