Knight International Journalism Fellowships
International Center for Journalists
Website: www.icfj.org
Deadline: Varies
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Knight International Fellows work with partner organizations on media-development projects designed to produce lasting, tangible change in the public interest. Fellows build skills and enhance the standards of independent media in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
WHO MAY APPLY
Candidates must be fluent in the language of the region where they are deployed and should have at least 10 years’ experience in journalism or related fields such as media-business management. Fellowships are open to any nationality for assignments of at least a year.
REQUIREMENTS
Candidates may apply for a specific, advertised opening, propose a Fellowship project they would like to implement, or submit a general application. In that case, the program may create Fellowships designed to take advantage of the skills of qualified applicants or to respond to specific local needs identified by the Fellowship candidate or local partner. Candidates are encouraged to list geographical preferences on their applications.
Finalists may be invited to ICFJ offices in Washington, DC, for interviews. If that is not feasible, they can be interviewed by ICFJ’s regional representatives or by phone.
Fellows are asked to attend a week-long orientation in Washington.
FUNDING
During the Fellowship, each Fellow receives an allowance for transportation, professional and living expenses and an honorarium. Fellows also have access to a Grants Fund. Approved grants cover the costs of special projects that benefit the program.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Emily Schult
Program Officer/Web Editor
Knight International Journalism Fellowships
1616 H Street N.W., 3rd floor, Washington, DC 20006
Fax: 202.737.0530.
Email: eschult at icfj dot org
CURRENT FELLOWSHIPS
Kenya, Knight Health Journalism Fellowship
Project focus: Public health issues including HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and hygiene
Criteria: In-depth print/broadcast media experience
Language requirement: English
Malawi, Knight Development Journalism Fellowships
Project focus: Development issues including agriculture, employment, microfinance and sanitation
Criteria: In-depth print and digital media experience
Language requirement: English
Peru
Project focus: Work with a national network of television stations to create Peru’s first journalism training unit and a new corps of broadcasters skilled in election coverage. The goal: to build a cadre of local trainers and produce in-depth and balanced television reports about upcoming regional and presidential elections.
Criteria: Senior television journalists, skilled in media management and digital media.
Language requirement: Fluent in Spanish
