RFE/RL - Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship

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

More Information:

For more information about the Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship, please send an email to havelfellowship [AT] rferl [DOT] org.