The Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships accepts applications from journalists at partner media companies or Muslim journalists. This fellowship will create several specialized fellowships and working exclusively with partner institutions
Applications are invited from the following countries eligible for the Daniel Pearl Fellowships:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE and Yemen.
The major objective of the fellowship program is as follows:
- To provide the Fellow with experience in reporting, writing and editing that will enhance future professional performance;
- To enable the Fellow to gain a practical understanding of the function and significance of the free press in American society;
- To transfer knowledge gained on the program to colleagues at home;
- To foster continuing ties between free press institutions and journalists in the United States and their counterparts in other countries
CRITERIA of ELIGIBILITY:
- Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial departments of independent newspapers, magazines, wire services, or online publications of general public interest in a developing country or an emerging market
- At least three years of full-time professional experience as a journalist in the print/online media
- Citizenship of a developing country or an emerging market
- Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old
- A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country or an emerging market
- Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with other journalists at home
- Endorsement from the management of the home publication
- An excellent command of both written and spoken English as all activities is conducted in English
- Due to requirements of reporting in theU.S., preference is given to applicants who are proficient in using computers and driving automobiles.
The fellowship program begins in March along with a two-week orientation seminar in Washington,DC designed to prepare the fellows both personally and professionally for the challenges of living and working in the United States.
Fellows and staff come together for a week to attend seminars emphasized on writing, editing, multimedia reporting and investigative reporting/Computer Assisted Reporting. A final seminar inWashingtonreunites the fellows and allows them to compare and evaluate their experiences and discuss their impressions of the American media. Fellows return to their home countries in early September to begin sharing their knowledge and skills with colleagues, editors and publishers in their home newsrooms.
The fellowship covers entire costs of program-related international and domestic US travel, health insurance and provides a monthly stipend to cover basic living expenses. It is highly recommended that fellows bring additional money with them. While family members may visit for up to one month, they cannot accompany the fellow for the duration of the fellowship.
Deadline: The application deadline for the 2013 program is August 1, 2012.
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