Selection will be based on the eligibility criteria. Applicant’s interest in the field of rural peoples’ issues and development will be considered and finance journalists would be preferred.
Thomson Reuters Foundation Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Fellowship 2020
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Eligibility
Full-time journalists
Region
Italy
Award
Variable awards
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Thomson Reuters Foundation invites applications for Thomson Reuters Foundation Rural Poverty and Agricultural Development Fellowship 2020 from full-time journalists. This fellowship aims at acknowledging the daily issues faced by rural poor people and their communities and bringing their ordeals to people’s attention. Under this fellowship, selected journalists will get an opportunity to attend the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development‘s (IFAD) event in Rome on innovative approaches to inclusive financing for rural transformation.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a full-time journalist or regular contributor to media-houses
- Be oriented to journalism in his/her country
- Have two years of experience in journalism
- Have good written and spoken English skills
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive full bursaries that include -
- Economy class air travel expenses
- Accommodation and meals
- Local transfers
Documents
- Statement explaining the candidate’s motivation to attend the programme
- An updated copy of CV
- Two previous work samples
How can you apply?
Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click here to apply online.
Step 2: Fill the required details in the form.
Step 3: Upload documents or provide links to previous work samples.
Step 4: Submit the form.
Important Dates
Application deadline: 06th January 2020
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- The event should not be considered a mere-workshop by IFAD, instead, the recipients are required to pursue issues and stories discussed during the event in their home countries.
- Professional evidence of the candidate’s interest in the field of rural people’s issues and development would be required.
- Visa and other related costs would be borne by the recipient only.
Contact Details
Peninsula Corporate Park
Mumbai
400 013
India
Phone: +91(0)0226180 7086
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