Call for applications for programs starting 1 September 2012
Deadline for applications: 18 June 2012
RFE/RL is pleased to accept applications for the RFE/RL - Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship. The Fellowship is a joint program between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and RFE/RL that is inspired by the former president’s belief in the transformational role of journalism in challenging tyranny. It provides intensive training at RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters to journalists from countries in RFE/RL’s broadcast region where media freedom is stifled and independent journalists are at risk.
How to Apply:
The program is open to promising journalists with English fluency from the Russian Federation and the European Partnership Countries: Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova.Fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis in accordance with the application process described below.
Applications:
A complete application includes all of the following information:- A short personal essay describing the candidate’s fellowship and career goals
- Work samples
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
**Please note that the requested materials must be submitted in English.
Deadline:
To apply for the Fall 2012 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship, please download the application and submit your fully completed application to havelfellowship [AT] rferl [DOT] org by June 18, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Candidates will be informed of their selection by July 15, 2012