Deadline: March 16, 2015
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2015 fellowship program. The fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing
countries who are interested in coming to New York to report on
international affairs during the 70th session of the United Nations
General Assembly. The fellowships will begin in early September and
extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and
accommodations in New York, as well as a per diem allowance.
The journalists who are awarded fellowships are given the incomparable
opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the
United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for
years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the
world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of
global concern. Many past fellows have risen to prominence in their
professions and countries.
Eligibility:
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists fellowships are open to
individuals who:
-Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia,
Latin America and the Caribbean. For 2014 only, the Fund
will not accept applications from the countries of the 2014
Fellows – Nigeria, Tunisia, the Philippines, and Vietnam — in an
effort to rotate recipient countries.
-Currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
-Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
-Have a very good command of the English language since United
Nations press conferences and many documents are in English
only.
-Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for
print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
-Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to
three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
-Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the
reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used
and that they will continue to be paid as employees.
Cost:
The Fellowship will include all cost relating to the 3 months fellowship
which included airfare, travelling cost, accommodation, etc. The fellows
will also receive an allowance for their involvement and contribution to
the United Nations General Assembly.
Application:
Please include all of the following documents with your signed
Application Form. Applications WITHOUT the following documents will
NOT be considered.
1. Copies of representative selections of your work, such as newspaper
clippings, audio tapes, video tapes or internet submissions. The selections
must be work produced in 2013 or 2014 — not earlier. Entries with
insight and originality will be considered most favorably. Investigative
work is welcome.
-For newspaper clippings not in English, include an English
translation or summary.
-For audio tape and video tape submissions, include a written
transcription or a summary in English, even if the originals are
in English.
-Video submissions should be in DVD or CD (preferably NTSC)
format. Radio applicants should send a CD with MP3 formatted
files.
2. Signed letters from two individuals who supervised you and can
comment on your journalism experience and qualifications.
3. Endorsement of the Fellowship application from the editor or director
of the news organization that presently employs you. This endorsement
must be originally signed and should:
-Grant you a leave of absence from your current duties in the
event you are awarded a fellowship.
-Agrees to continue paying you as an employee during the term of
the fellowship and plans to use the reports you file from the U.N.
-States plans for using the reports you file during the fellowship.
4. Summary statement. On a separate sheet of paper, explain in not less
than 300 words why you are applying for this Fellowship and what you
expect to gain from the experience.
5. Two recent photographs (passport size or larger). Place these photos in
a separate secure envelope and affix them to the front of your application.
Do not staple the photos directly to the application form.
6. A copy of your passport. We will NOT consider applicants without a
passport.
An originally completed AND signed application, along with all six (6)
of the Documentation Requirements, should be sent by postal or courier
service (such as DHL, Fedex, Airborne) to:
Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists
512 Northampton Street, No. 124A
Edwardsville, PA 18704 USA
Questions can be directed to:
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