The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting
applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its
2013 fellowship program.
The application deadline is Friday, April 5, 2013.
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 67th
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 fellowship program is open to journalists who are native
to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the
Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a media organization in a
developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to
international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United
Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from
their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from
the United Nations.
In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the Fund will
not consider journalist applications for 2013 from nations selected in
2012: Argentina, Liberia, Sri Lanka and Tunisia. Journalists from
these countries may apply in 2014.
Four journalists are selected each year after a review of
all applications. 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 professional
and countries. The program is not intended to provide basic skills training to
journalists, as all participants are media professionals.
Clickhere for full fellowship eligibility criteria, documentation requirements,
the application form and submission directions.
Questions about the program and application process can be
directed by email to fellowship@unjournalismfellowship.org.
