Deadline: 5 October 2015
The REACH Lilly MDR-TB Partnership Media Fellowships (2015-16) Programme is inviting local language journalists from across India to report on Tuberculosis(TB).The Fellowships are intended to encourage journalists to explore TB as a critical public health concern in India, by identifying and developing stories that remain untold.
Fellows are responsible for:
- Researching the stories and ensuring the accuracy of all information;
- Setting up and conducting interviews for all stories;
- Ensuring the publication of all three stories.
Award Information
- In 2015, REACH will award a minimum of 10 Fellowships.
- Each Fellow will receive Rs 30,000 as support towards related travel and research expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Print journalists working for any local language publication in India (i.e other than English) are eligible to apply to the REACH Lilly MDR-TB Partnership Media Fellowship programme.
- All applications must have the permission of their Editors/ Managers to participate in the programme.
- Freelance journalists are welcome to apply provided they have written consent from an Editor/Manager.
- All Fellows must attend a two-day orientation programme in Chennai, tentatively scheduled for end-October or early November 2015. Travel and accommodation costs will be borne by REACH.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Media Fellowships.
