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Vaclav Havel Fellowships for Ukrainian Journalists
Sector:
Media
Type:
Scholarship
Location:
Prague, Czech Republic
Deadline:
Finished
Organiser:
Other
This is a chance for young journalists to spend seven months at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s headquarters in Prague. You will receive training, participate in discussions with government officials, and work closely alongside leading journalists daily. The organisers will provide a fellowship and cover all expenses, allowing you to focus entirely on your studies and work.
The fellowship is administered by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. This is one of thousands of EU opportunities for Ukraine.
What do I get?
- Seven intense months at the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty headquarters in Prague: training on contemporary journalism, discussions with government officials and opinion leaders, daily editorial discussions and visits to independent media and public broadcasters
- A fellowship and coverage of all travel expenses
- Mentoring from leading journalists in the editorial office
- Meeting colleagues from the EU
Can I apply?
The organisers invite Ukrainian journalists to participate who:
- Have been writing or filming reports for a Ukrainian audience for at least two years
- Share the values of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Have a good command of English
What do I need to apply?
- CV
- Motivation: tell us why journalism is important to you, what you hope to gain from participating in the programme, and the project you plan to work on — up to 750 words
- Two letters of recommendation
- Three examples of materials. If the work is not in English, include a translation or a short description in English
- Appeal to Václav Havel — letter, video, or other format
All materials must be in English.
How do I apply?
Please complete the online form by 3 October, attaching all required documents.
If your application is successful, the organisers will invite you for an online interview. The results will be announced by the end of October.
Good to know
- The competition is also open to journalists from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Azerbaijan. The organisers do not exclude the participation of Belarusians and russians living abroad.
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