Deadline: 4 October 2010
Eligibility: applicants should be residing in Asia
Reading/Application Fee: none
Prize/Payment: fellowship, stipend of S$1,500, accommodation, etc.
The programme incorporates activities to stimulate and enhance your professional capabilities. In addition, it provides support options to ensure you have all the time to focus on challenging yourself.
Professional workshops
Short, intensive workshops will focus on enhancing your professional capabilities. In 2011, you can expect the following workshops:
* Media management in a changing environment;
* Harnessing online media tools in reporting
* Covering the complex: science, health and technology;
* Media ethics for a challenged industry.
Professional seminars
Informal seminars will allow you to share experiences with Singapore-based journalists and journalism students.
Visits and Briefings
Opportunities will be arranged for Fellows to engage with leaders and decision makers of Singapore institutions and organisations, ranging from government agencies to business corporations and civil society groups.
Independent Project
Fellows propose a writing or research project upon application. The fellowship programme facilitates the project, tapping on university and other resources. In apition to the faculty and resources of the Wee Kim Wee School, NTU also boasts the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, a leading research centre in strategic and international affairs, and several other highly regarded schools.
Expectations
Fellows are expected to participate fully in the various parts of the programme.
There is no formal publication requirement, but you are expected to share your knowledge in an appropriate way, such as by giving a talk. If you produce something through this programme, we expect you to give a copy to the Wee Kim Wee School library and let the programme use it in its publicity.
Support
* Funding
Fellows will be provided a stipend of S$1,500 per month for the duration of the three month programme. Travel to and from Singapore will also be covered. No extra funding is allocated for Fellows who bring their spouse and children.
* Visa
NTU will apply for Training Employment Passes for the Fellows to come to Singapore. Those who wish to bring their families must handle their own entry permit applications, if any.
* Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided on or close to campus.
* Facilities and Resources
Fellows will have access to the library, computer, internet and athletic facilities of the NTU campus.
Applications are now open
Submit your details via email or fax. Ensure you have all the necessary documents in addition to meeting the criteria for application.
Deadline for submission: 4th October 2010.
Eligibility
Applicants should have at least five years of working experience as journalists and possess potential for leadership and management within the profession or organisation.
Applicants should be residing in Asia. Preference is given to those working for Asian media organisations.
Applicants can be working in any medium — print, radio, television or online. Freelancers are welcome to apply if they are primarily engaged in news or current affairs journalism.
Journalists working in non-English media are welcome to apply, but must show proficiency in English through a telephone interview, as English is the working language of the programme.
Applications from journalists in full-time positions must be accompanied by a letter of support from employers, stating that the applicant would be released for the full period of the fellowship, from 7th February to 29th April 2011.
How to Apply
All the required documents must reach the Wee Kim Wee School no later than 4th October 2010.
Required documents
* Completed application form. (Download Application Form)
* Employer’s letter of support, providing consent for leave from 7th February to 29th April 2011. (Download Sample Letter)
* 2 letters of recommendation.
* 3-5 samples of past work.
Sending your application
By mail:
Asia Journalism Fellowship
c/o Ms Naowarat Narula
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718
By e-mail: app2011@ajf.sg
By fax: (65) 6792 7526
The application materials will be reviewed by a panel of academics from the Wee Kim Wee School and experienced journalists. Potential applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Successful applicants will be notified by 20th October 2010. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
More information here.
Eligibility: applicants should be residing in Asia
Reading/Application Fee: none
Prize/Payment: fellowship, stipend of S$1,500, accommodation, etc.
The programme incorporates activities to stimulate and enhance your professional capabilities. In addition, it provides support options to ensure you have all the time to focus on challenging yourself.
Professional workshops
Short, intensive workshops will focus on enhancing your professional capabilities. In 2011, you can expect the following workshops:
* Media management in a changing environment;
* Harnessing online media tools in reporting
* Covering the complex: science, health and technology;
* Media ethics for a challenged industry.
Professional seminars
Informal seminars will allow you to share experiences with Singapore-based journalists and journalism students.
Visits and Briefings
Opportunities will be arranged for Fellows to engage with leaders and decision makers of Singapore institutions and organisations, ranging from government agencies to business corporations and civil society groups.
Independent Project
Fellows propose a writing or research project upon application. The fellowship programme facilitates the project, tapping on university and other resources. In apition to the faculty and resources of the Wee Kim Wee School, NTU also boasts the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, a leading research centre in strategic and international affairs, and several other highly regarded schools.
Expectations
Fellows are expected to participate fully in the various parts of the programme.
There is no formal publication requirement, but you are expected to share your knowledge in an appropriate way, such as by giving a talk. If you produce something through this programme, we expect you to give a copy to the Wee Kim Wee School library and let the programme use it in its publicity.
Support
* Funding
Fellows will be provided a stipend of S$1,500 per month for the duration of the three month programme. Travel to and from Singapore will also be covered. No extra funding is allocated for Fellows who bring their spouse and children.
* Visa
NTU will apply for Training Employment Passes for the Fellows to come to Singapore. Those who wish to bring their families must handle their own entry permit applications, if any.
* Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided on or close to campus.
* Facilities and Resources
Fellows will have access to the library, computer, internet and athletic facilities of the NTU campus.
Applications are now open
Submit your details via email or fax. Ensure you have all the necessary documents in addition to meeting the criteria for application.
Deadline for submission: 4th October 2010.
Eligibility
Applicants should have at least five years of working experience as journalists and possess potential for leadership and management within the profession or organisation.
Applicants should be residing in Asia. Preference is given to those working for Asian media organisations.
Applicants can be working in any medium — print, radio, television or online. Freelancers are welcome to apply if they are primarily engaged in news or current affairs journalism.
Journalists working in non-English media are welcome to apply, but must show proficiency in English through a telephone interview, as English is the working language of the programme.
Applications from journalists in full-time positions must be accompanied by a letter of support from employers, stating that the applicant would be released for the full period of the fellowship, from 7th February to 29th April 2011.
How to Apply
All the required documents must reach the Wee Kim Wee School no later than 4th October 2010.
Required documents
* Completed application form. (Download Application Form)
* Employer’s letter of support, providing consent for leave from 7th February to 29th April 2011. (Download Sample Letter)
* 2 letters of recommendation.
* 3-5 samples of past work.
Sending your application
By mail:
Asia Journalism Fellowship
c/o Ms Naowarat Narula
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
Nanyang Technological University
31 Nanyang Link
Singapore 637718
By e-mail: app2011@ajf.sg
By fax: (65) 6792 7526
The application materials will be reviewed by a panel of academics from the Wee Kim Wee School and experienced journalists. Potential applicants will be contacted for a phone interview. Successful applicants will be notified by 20th October 2010. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
More information here.
