Media21 Global Journalism Network offers global media workshop

Region :Worldwide
Country :None
Topic :Fellowships and Awards

28/07/2008
Experienced journalists are invited to apply for Media21 Global Journalism Network’s global issues media workshop, which will focus on the challenges of migration in the 21st century from November 24 to December 7. Deadline to apply: October 15.
The first part of the workshop will be held in Geneva, Switzerland for three days where expert panels will discuss the aspects of migration, refugees and trafficking affecting countries from Europe to Afghanistan.
The next part will be held in Andorra as part of the 3rd Future of Europe Summit. Journalists will be exposed to international businesses, academia, non-governmental organizations and policy representatives.
Chosen applicants also will receive the opportunity to participate in a week-long field trip to certain parts of Africa or Europe.
The cost for traveling, food and lodging, field trip and tuition is EU€5,400(US$8,465). Limited grants are available.
For more information, contact Daniel Wermus at dwermus@infosud.org or visit http://www.media21geneva.org.

National Endowment for Democracy offers journalism fellowships

Region :Worldwide

Country :None

Topic :Fellowships and Awards

25/07/2008
The Washington, D.C.-based National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invites journalists worldwide to apply to be part of the 2009-2010 Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program. Selected fellows will take up residence at the Forum, a research division of NED, for five to ten months. Deadline: November 10.
According to its organizers, the fellowship seeks to provide experienced journalists with an opportunity to reflect on their work, learn from counterparts in the United States, and reevaluate techniques for building democracy in their country of origin. Projects must be in English.
Each participant will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, health insurance and reimbursement for travel. Fellows also receive a fully equipped office and research support.

For further information, including eligibility information, visit http://www.ned.org/forum/reagan-fascell.html or contact fellowships@ned.org.