Deadline: 5 November 2019
Applications has been launched for Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) inviting mid- career Journalists to explore 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.
During this programme, fellows will explore the range of approaches taken by the UK and the South Asia region, and then use that knowledge to direct discussions that tackle the big issues challenging the field. Fellows will be challenged to discuss evidence-based context for key policy debates, understand international positions (including appreciation of UK approaches), supply practical experience, and encourage dialogue on key issues.
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 airfare from your country of residence to the UK.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a citizen of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives;
- Applicants must return to their country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship;
- Applicants must have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application;
- Applicants must have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying;
- Applicants must be a mid-career journalist working in the political or economic sectors in one of the above-mentioned countries and good working knowledge of English (which may be assessed by a qualified English language assessor);
- Applicants must not hold British or dual-British citizenship;
- Applicants must agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
For more information please visit https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/sajp/