Fellowships in Singapore for Asia-based Journalists

Journalists from across the region are invited to apply  for the three-month Asia Journalism Fellowship programme at the Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Launch by Temasek Foundation and NTU, the fellowship will run from February through April 2009.

Up to 15 journalists will be selected for the fully-funded fellowship. Fellows will be given the opportunity to pursue their own intellectual interests away from the usual deadline pressures of their jobs. The programme also includes seminars and workshops to sharpen professional skills and deepen participants’ understanding of latest trends in media and communication at a time of rapid and sweeping change.

The fellowship also addresses another regret often expressed among journalists in Asia: many do not know their Asian neighbours well, having had few opportunities to interact with fellow professionals from across the region. The fellowship will also introduce the journalists to key newsmakers in Singapore’s public sector, business community and civil society, providing insights into the workings of Singapore and its future challenges. 

Details of the programme, including application instructions, are available on the web at www.ajf.sg, or by contacting Ms Jacquelene Teo at teosl@ntu.edu.sg. Applications are due by 15 November 2008.