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Infochange India invites applications for its 2008 Media Fellowships. Three fellowships will be awarded to journalists and researchers reporting on a selected topic of research. The topic chosen must be related to social justice/sustainable development in India.
Infochange India(managed by the Centre for Communication and Development Studies) covers a diverse range of issues in the social sector , from environment, poverty, livelihoods, public health, women and child rights, social exclusion, displacement, migration, gender and sexuality to globalisation, trade and development, intellectual property rights, social entrepreneurship and much more. They welcome proposals that uncover and illustrate topical issues and contemporary debates in any of these fields. The final output must combine research and reportage with background, perspective, analysis and, when appropriate, views and information from experts.
Duration
The fellowships will be announced end-October. Fellows are expected to begin work by the first week of November 2008 and complete it by the first week of January 2009. All outputs are required to reach Infochange India by January 5, 2009.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to independent journalists and researchers living in India only. Working journalists may also apply, provided their organisations endorse their application and allow them time off for this fellowship If selected.
Last date for submission of applications
All applications must be received by October 3, 2008.
Access more details online here: Infochange Media Fellowships 2008
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The fellowship must result in any one of the following outputs:
1. A series of five or more original articles (preferably with photographic documentation) on the proposed subject of research, totalling 7,500 words or more. These are to be submitted and uploaded on www.infochangeindia.org.
2. A series of three or more short audio reports , not exceeding 10 mins duration each -- on the proposed subject of research, to be featured in the Audio section of infochangeindia.org.
3. One documentary film (of 10-22 mins duration) or a series of shorts (of broadcast quality, submitted in avi or mpeg formats) on the proposed subject of research, for upload in the Documentary section of infochangeindia.org
(All content researched and uploaded on www.infochangeindia.org may be submitted for publication/dissemination elsewhere one month after upload on our site, provided due credit is given to CCDS and infochangeindia.org as the supporting institution and the website where the material first appeared respectively. Films and audio stories produced as part of the fellowship must likewise carry the required credits to CCDS and infochangeindia)
Funding support
The infochangeindia fellowships carry a grant amount of Rs 50,000 (subject to TDS as applicable). 50% of this amount will be disbursed on selection, to fund travel and research expenses. The balance will be released on successful completion of the project, submission and acceptance of stories/films. Infochangeindia reserves the right to ask for revisions in articles/documentaries submitted until its standards for upload are met.
Grants will be withdrawn and the advance refunded by the fellow if the fellow fails to complete and submit her/his project on deadline or if the quality of the work submitted is not acceptable. The decision of the editors/editorial board of www.infochangeindia.org on the quality of submissions will be final.
Application procedure
All applications must be accompanied by
1. A detailed proposal (not exceeding 1,000 words) clearly stating the subject to be researched, the applicant's perspective on this subject, and expected output in terms of X number of articles etc.
2. Travel likely to be undertaken for the research, with an estimated budget.
3. CV of the applicant.
4. Three samples of published work by applicants from the print media. At least one sample of broadcast/telecast work on CD by applicants from the electronic media. If any of these are in regional languages, they must be accompanied by a summary of their contents in English.
5. Working journalists submitting applications must enclose a letter from their editor stating that they endorse the application and will allow the fellow time off for the research if selected.
6. One letter of recommendation from a writer/editor/academician or other appropriate referee endorsing the applicant's interest/expertise in the chosen subject of research and the candidate's ability to successfully complete the project.
Address to send applications:
Applications may be addressed to
Infochangeindia Media Fellowships
Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS)
301, Kanchanjunga Building, Kanchan Gully
Off Law College Road,
Pune 411 004
Telephone: 020-26852845/30222156
Applications not accompanied by CDs may be sent by email to infochangefellowships@infochangeindia.org CC infochangefellowships@gmail.com, provided all scanned material is clearly legible and all attachments are zipped into a single file.
Infochange India invites applications for its 2008 Media Fellowships. Three fellowships will be awarded to journalists and researchers reporting on a selected topic of research. The topic chosen must be related to social justice/sustainable development in India.
Infochange India(managed by the Centre for Communication and Development Studies) covers a diverse range of issues in the social sector , from environment, poverty, livelihoods, public health, women and child rights, social exclusion, displacement, migration, gender and sexuality to globalisation, trade and development, intellectual property rights, social entrepreneurship and much more. They welcome proposals that uncover and illustrate topical issues and contemporary debates in any of these fields. The final output must combine research and reportage with background, perspective, analysis and, when appropriate, views and information from experts.
Duration
The fellowships will be announced end-October. Fellows are expected to begin work by the first week of November 2008 and complete it by the first week of January 2009. All outputs are required to reach Infochange India by January 5, 2009.
Eligibility
The fellowship is open to independent journalists and researchers living in India only. Working journalists may also apply, provided their organisations endorse their application and allow them time off for this fellowship If selected.
Last date for submission of applications
All applications must be received by October 3, 2008.
Access more details online here: Infochange Media Fellowships 2008
Read
The fellowship must result in any one of the following outputs:
1. A series of five or more original articles (preferably with photographic documentation) on the proposed subject of research, totalling 7,500 words or more. These are to be submitted and uploaded on www.infochangeindia.org.
2. A series of three or more short audio reports , not exceeding 10 mins duration each -- on the proposed subject of research, to be featured in the Audio section of infochangeindia.org.
3. One documentary film (of 10-22 mins duration) or a series of shorts (of broadcast quality, submitted in avi or mpeg formats) on the proposed subject of research, for upload in the Documentary section of infochangeindia.org
(All content researched and uploaded on www.infochangeindia.org may be submitted for publication/dissemination elsewhere one month after upload on our site, provided due credit is given to CCDS and infochangeindia.org as the supporting institution and the website where the material first appeared respectively. Films and audio stories produced as part of the fellowship must likewise carry the required credits to CCDS and infochangeindia)
Funding support
The infochangeindia fellowships carry a grant amount of Rs 50,000 (subject to TDS as applicable). 50% of this amount will be disbursed on selection, to fund travel and research expenses. The balance will be released on successful completion of the project, submission and acceptance of stories/films. Infochangeindia reserves the right to ask for revisions in articles/documentaries submitted until its standards for upload are met.
Grants will be withdrawn and the advance refunded by the fellow if the fellow fails to complete and submit her/his project on deadline or if the quality of the work submitted is not acceptable. The decision of the editors/editorial board of www.infochangeindia.org on the quality of submissions will be final.
Application procedure
All applications must be accompanied by
1. A detailed proposal (not exceeding 1,000 words) clearly stating the subject to be researched, the applicant's perspective on this subject, and expected output in terms of X number of articles etc.
2. Travel likely to be undertaken for the research, with an estimated budget.
3. CV of the applicant.
4. Three samples of published work by applicants from the print media. At least one sample of broadcast/telecast work on CD by applicants from the electronic media. If any of these are in regional languages, they must be accompanied by a summary of their contents in English.
5. Working journalists submitting applications must enclose a letter from their editor stating that they endorse the application and will allow the fellow time off for the research if selected.
6. One letter of recommendation from a writer/editor/academician or other appropriate referee endorsing the applicant's interest/expertise in the chosen subject of research and the candidate's ability to successfully complete the project.
Address to send applications:
Applications may be addressed to
Infochangeindia Media Fellowships
Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS)
301, Kanchanjunga Building, Kanchan Gully
Off Law College Road,
Pune 411 004
Telephone: 020-26852845/30222156
Applications not accompanied by CDs may be sent by email to infochangefellowships@infochangeindia.org CC infochangefellowships@gmail.com, provided all scanned material is clearly legible and all attachments are zipped into a single file.Path Alias
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