Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Promoting Human Rights Journalism

Institution :	Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
Funding Programs :	-Woman journalists
Geographical Focus :	USA
Description :	The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship provides an opportunity for a woman journalist working in the print, broadcast or Internet media to spend an academic year in a tailored program that combines access to MIT’s (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) and other Boston-area universities and two media companies, The Boston Globe and The New York Times. With this flexible structure, the fellow will have opportunities to pursue academic research as well as hone her journalistic skills covering topics related to human rights and social justice. Deadline for 2006 applications: 31 March 2006.
Who can apply :	Woman journalists A successful applicant will: be dedicated to a career in journalism in the print, broadcast or Internet media (freelancers are eligible to apply) be committed to coverage of human rights and social justice describe how the fellowship will be a transformative experience for her career have three or more years of journalism experience have excellent written and verbal English skills
Language :	English
URL :	http://www.iwmf.org/programs/neuffer/fellowship.php
Contact Information :	neuffer@iwmf.org