Deadline: 24 July 2011
The European Journalism Centre (EJC), in conjunction with the Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), the Japanese Association of Newspaper Publishers and Editors, invites you to apply for the NSK-EJC fellowship programme taking place 20 November-2 December 2011.
Aiming to promote a better understanding of Japan, the two-week programme will provide a broad overview of the country and feature seminars by top lecturers on Japanese politics, economics, culture and nuclear energy. These sessions will be complemented by a three-day group tour of Japanese social and cultural highlights.
The NSK will cover flight expenses of up to EUR 500 (costs over and above this amount will have to be paid by the individual) as well as accommodation and local transport in Japan.
Applicants must be EU citizens, no more than 40 years old, have at least five years experience as a full-time professional journalist working for an EU media outlet, as well as a comprehensive level of spoken and written English, the lingua franca for the trip.
The fellowship programme is open to journalists and editors from written and online media, news agencies and broadcasting companies. Freelance journalists may also apply.
To apply for the NSK/EJC fellowship programme, please complete the application form and online registration found at: https://ejcnet.wufoo.com/forms/nskejc-fellowship-programme/ and include all of the necessary documentation by Sunday 24th July at 00.00 CET. Submissions received after this time will not be taken into consideration.
Four European journalists will be selected on the basis of their level of experience and motivation letter provided at the time of application.
1. Qualifications and Selection
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is responsible for the pre-selection and recommendation of the Fellows. Applicants must be EU citizens, no more than 40 years old, have at least five years experience as a full-time professional journalist working for an EU media outlet as well as a comprehensive level of spoken and written English; the lingua franca for the trip. In addition,
prospective participants must keep in mind that this programme is designed to provide a comprehensive view of Japan and that they may be disappointed if they come only to pursue certain aspects of Japan that interests them. It is desirable for the NSK as well as for the Fellows that they are able to adjust to Japanese social practices and customs, as the programme lasts almost two weeks.
2. Programme
The duration of the programme is 13 days (including the dates of arrival and departure), from Sunday 20 November to Friday 2 December 2011. The programme will consist of lectures to be held at the NSK offices or at an external venue. The topics covered will range from politics, the economy, society, culture, nuclear energy and other aspects of Japan; all delivered by outstanding lecturers active in their respective fields. The group tour that follows will last about three days, during which various social and cultural activities will be planned. The main objective of the programme is to promote better understanding of Japan in general.
3. Financing
The programme provides the Fellows with a yen payment equivalent to the amount of 500 euros towards the cost of the flight ticket. The accommodation fee (breakfast included) and local transportation fees will be paid by NSK. Some reference materials will be provided. The fellows are requested to pay any personal expenses, including some lunches and dinners, though some
meals are offered by the NSK.
4. Accommodation
Single rooms will be reserved for the Fellows at the International House of Japan (IHJ) in Tokyo. Fellows should be aware that the IHJ is a dormitory-type accommodation for foreign scholars and researchers. A remarkable advantage of the IHJ is that it houses a library well stocked with over 25,000 books and reference materials on Japan that can be used by all guests. Facilities at
Nippon Kisha Club (Japan National Press Club), the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ) and the NSK will also be made available to the Fellows under certain conditions.
5. Application Procedure
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) will pre-select and recommend four Fellows. Applicants have to apply directly at the online registration site for the NSK Fellowship Programme. The fellowship programme is open to journalists and editors from written and online media, news agencies and broadcasting companies. Freelance journalists may also apply.
In order for the application to be valid, the following documents must be uploaded to the website:
1. A brief description of the applicant’s organisation
2. A fully completed application form (instead of your CV!!!)
3. A motivation letter
4. A letter of recommendation from the employer including authorisation
for the applicant to be absent for the duration of the programme
5. A scanned copy of your business or press card
Contact Information:
For inquiries: smith@ejc.net
For submissions: submit online here
Website: http://www.ejc.net
The European Journalism Centre (EJC), in conjunction with the Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), the Japanese Association of Newspaper Publishers and Editors, invites you to apply for the NSK-EJC fellowship programme taking place 20 November-2 December 2011.
Aiming to promote a better understanding of Japan, the two-week programme will provide a broad overview of the country and feature seminars by top lecturers on Japanese politics, economics, culture and nuclear energy. These sessions will be complemented by a three-day group tour of Japanese social and cultural highlights.
The NSK will cover flight expenses of up to EUR 500 (costs over and above this amount will have to be paid by the individual) as well as accommodation and local transport in Japan.
Applicants must be EU citizens, no more than 40 years old, have at least five years experience as a full-time professional journalist working for an EU media outlet, as well as a comprehensive level of spoken and written English, the lingua franca for the trip.
The fellowship programme is open to journalists and editors from written and online media, news agencies and broadcasting companies. Freelance journalists may also apply.
To apply for the NSK/EJC fellowship programme, please complete the application form and online registration found at: https://ejcnet.wufoo.com/forms/nskejc-fellowship-programme/ and include all of the necessary documentation by Sunday 24th July at 00.00 CET. Submissions received after this time will not be taken into consideration.
Four European journalists will be selected on the basis of their level of experience and motivation letter provided at the time of application.
1. Qualifications and Selection
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) is responsible for the pre-selection and recommendation of the Fellows. Applicants must be EU citizens, no more than 40 years old, have at least five years experience as a full-time professional journalist working for an EU media outlet as well as a comprehensive level of spoken and written English; the lingua franca for the trip. In addition,
prospective participants must keep in mind that this programme is designed to provide a comprehensive view of Japan and that they may be disappointed if they come only to pursue certain aspects of Japan that interests them. It is desirable for the NSK as well as for the Fellows that they are able to adjust to Japanese social practices and customs, as the programme lasts almost two weeks.
2. Programme
The duration of the programme is 13 days (including the dates of arrival and departure), from Sunday 20 November to Friday 2 December 2011. The programme will consist of lectures to be held at the NSK offices or at an external venue. The topics covered will range from politics, the economy, society, culture, nuclear energy and other aspects of Japan; all delivered by outstanding lecturers active in their respective fields. The group tour that follows will last about three days, during which various social and cultural activities will be planned. The main objective of the programme is to promote better understanding of Japan in general.
3. Financing
The programme provides the Fellows with a yen payment equivalent to the amount of 500 euros towards the cost of the flight ticket. The accommodation fee (breakfast included) and local transportation fees will be paid by NSK. Some reference materials will be provided. The fellows are requested to pay any personal expenses, including some lunches and dinners, though some
meals are offered by the NSK.
4. Accommodation
Single rooms will be reserved for the Fellows at the International House of Japan (IHJ) in Tokyo. Fellows should be aware that the IHJ is a dormitory-type accommodation for foreign scholars and researchers. A remarkable advantage of the IHJ is that it houses a library well stocked with over 25,000 books and reference materials on Japan that can be used by all guests. Facilities at
Nippon Kisha Club (Japan National Press Club), the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ) and the NSK will also be made available to the Fellows under certain conditions.
5. Application Procedure
The European Journalism Centre (EJC) will pre-select and recommend four Fellows. Applicants have to apply directly at the online registration site for the NSK Fellowship Programme. The fellowship programme is open to journalists and editors from written and online media, news agencies and broadcasting companies. Freelance journalists may also apply.
In order for the application to be valid, the following documents must be uploaded to the website:
1. A brief description of the applicant’s organisation
2. A fully completed application form (instead of your CV!!!)
3. A motivation letter
4. A letter of recommendation from the employer including authorisation
for the applicant to be absent for the duration of the programme
5. A scanned copy of your business or press card
Contact Information:
For inquiries: smith@ejc.net
For submissions: submit online here
Website: http://www.ejc.net
