Deadline: 31 October 2015
Applicants from India & Germany are currently invited to apply for The Media Ambassadors fellowship program 2015.
The fellowship program aims to attract journalists with an interest in international understanding between India and Germany. During a stay of approximately three months, Indian and German journalists gain knowledge of the other country as well as insights into journalistic theories and practices through skill enhancement courses and job-shadowing in their respective host countries.
Program Description
In India
German fellows going to India will take part in an academic course and experience work and study placements in well-known print, broadcasting, television or online editorial departments. In the four-week academic course that is uniquely designed for the program and takes place within the first month of their stay, the fellows will get an in depth introduction into modern Indian life and current debates. In the following six weeks, a work-and-study placement in an Indian editorial department offers the unique opportunity to gain a thorough insight into India’s media practices and to connect with Indian journalists. In addition, there will be a field trip to a selected region in India, which will last for several days.
In Germany
Indian fellows coming to Germany will participate in a one-month academic course at International Media Center Hamburg, before putting their newly acquired knowledge into practice at editorial departments in Hamburg or Berlin for six weeks. A field trip within Germany, lasting for several days, will be an important additional asset of the program.
Benefits
- Travel costs
- A monthly stipend of € 1.350
- Professional journalistic skill enhancement courses
- A chance to work in a German or an Indian newsroom an extensive cultural program
- A field trip in Germany or India
Eligibility Criteria
Requirements for Indian applicants:
- Several years of professional experience as a journalist (TV, radio, print, online)
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English. German language skills would be an advantage.
Requirements for German applicants:
- Several years of professional experience as a journalist (TV, radio, print, online)
- Very good knowledge of spoken and written English.
How to Apply
- Applicants must fill the online application form though the website.
- Documents required are:
- A CV with a current photo.
- A letter of motivation (one A4 page).
- An investigation plan (topic, interview partners, schedule etc.) for one of the journalistic projects you would like to realize during your stay (one A4 page).
- Three work samples (Text! If you are a radio or TV journalist, please submit short descriptions or reviews of your productions).
For more information, please visit fellowship program.
