2012 JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP – SOUTHEAST ASIA

"Documenting threats to the rivers of Southeast Asia: Looking through the journalists’ lens"

Greetings from the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)!

We are now accepting applications to our 2012 Journalism Fellowship Programme. The programme, now in its 11th year, is open to nationals of Southeast Asian countries who are interested in exploring and producing in-depth stories on cross-border or regional issues on the theme of environmental protection, focusing on the rivers of Southeast Asia and the lives that depend on them.

SEAPA is a regional network of free expression groups campaigning for genuine press freedom in Southeast Asia. Established in Bangkok in November 1998, it aims to unite independent journalists’ and press-related organizations in the region into a force for advocacy and mutual protection.

Our program is unique as it is specially designed for the needs of journalists in the region – for journalists from Southeast Asia, with themes and field assignments within the region. Be part of the group that will have the opportunity to spend up to three weeks in another country in the region to explore the stories you want.

We look forward to you joining the community of 100 fellows who have joined our program since 2002!

Apply today!

 

Gayathry Venkiteswaran
Executive Director
Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should be working journalists from Southeast Asian countries (see below) with at least 5 years experience in writing for print, broadcast or online media, either as staff or freelance writers:

1. Brunei

2. Burma

3. Cambodia

4. Indonesia

5. Laos

6. Malaysia

7. Philippines

8. Singapore

9. Thailand

10. Timor Lorosae

11. Vietnam

Applicants must demonstrate experience writing in-depth stories on social, political or economic issues in their countries. (Submit at least 2 samples)

Deadline: All application forms and supporting documents must reach SEAPA office via email or post before 17:00 p.m., 31st March 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

Applicants who have demonstrated interest in social, political, economic, environment, investigative journalism will have an advantage.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants must submit 2 samples of their articles from the last 6 months. For articles written in other languages than English, kindly submit a translated version in English. Please submit your sample work together with the application forms.

All program content and communication will be conducted in English in order to facilitate discussions and sharing as best as possible.

Applications will be rejected if (any of the following) occurred: 

1. Late submission

2. Incomplete application form

3. Story proposal not in line with the theme

4. Work plan not submitted

5. References not provided

Applicants will be reviewed on these criteria:

1. Meet eligibility criteria (see above)

2. Relevance to the theme

3. Strong story proposal

4. Good personal statement

5. Practicability of the story idea/work plan