New fellowship for Asia-based journalists

Asia-based journalists who have been working for at least five years in any medium (print, radio, television, and online) are invited to apply for a fully-funded fellowship in Singapore.

The newly-established Asia Journalism Fellowship, launched by the Temasek Foundation and the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information of Nanyang Technological University (NTU), will run from February through April 2009.

The press in Singapore is heavily regulated and investigative journalism almost impossible to practice. But the sponsors claim that the fellowship will give 15 journalists the opportunity to “deepen their understanding of the issues they cover” and to familiarize themselves with “the latest trends in media and communication.” It will also be “a venue for the participants to interact with other journalists in the region and build networks for collaboration.”

“They (journalists) are in constant output mode, with precious little time for reflection and personal improvement. It’s an occupational hazard,” Dr Cherian George, acting head of the journalism programme at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School said in a press release. “With the support of Temasek Foundation, NTU is able to offer experienced journalists from the region some quality time to prepare for the next stage of their professional careers.”

Details of the program are available here or they may contact Ms Jacquelene Teo at teosl@ntu.edu.sg for other inquiries. Applications are due by 10 November 2008.

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