Deadline: 27 September 2017
The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship Programme funded by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers an opportunity to explore the range of approaches taken by the UK and the South Asian region, and then use that knowledge to direct discussions that tackle the big issues challenging the field.
Fellows will undertake a bespoke fellowship programme titled ‘Good Governance in a Changing World: the Media, Politics and Society’. It explores the different ways in which the media play a part in holding democratic processes to account, including government, the civil service and security, as well as the broader political system in both the South Asia region and the UK.
Fellows will participate in eight intensive weeks of lectures, visits, and discussions that introduce them to key UK academics, media, and political figures in the field. They will also spend time meeting their peers in some of the UK’s top media organisations, as well as running a symposium on a topic of their choice in the final week.
Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
- Full programme fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
- Return economy flight from your country of residence to the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of below mentioned countries. applicants must not hold British nationality.
- Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying.
- Be a mid-career journalist working in the political or economic sectors in one of the below mentioned countries.
- Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.
- Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh.
For more information, please visit South Asia Journalism Fellowship.