Wincott Business Journalist Fellowships for Journalists in sub-Saharan Africa 2018

The Reuters Institute is seeking applications for Wincott Journalist Fellowships as part of its world renowned Journalist Fellowship Programme based at the Reuters Institute in Oxford.

Application Deadline: 29th June 2018 (midday)

Eligible Countries: sub-Saharan African countries

To Be Taken At (Country): USA

About the Award: The Fellowships will appeal to business journalists who want to take a deeper look at one aspect of financial reporting.

Type: Fellowship (Professional)

Eligibility: Fellowships are aimed at mid-career business journalists resident in sub-Saharan Africa.

Selection Criteria: Applications will be assessed on the basis of three main criteria:

• The quality of the professional achievements of the journalist related to the stage they have reached in their career
• Their potential and interest in being part of an international programme, and of contributing to and making best use of the opportunity presented by the Fellowship
• The quality of their detailed research proposal, which should focus on an aspect of business reporting.

Number of Awards: 1

Value of Award: Fellowships offer mid-career journalists the opportunity to reflect on the industry and carry out media-based research while being part of the University of Oxford, studying with an international cohort of journalists and academics.

Duration of Programme: Fellowship is  available for one term, starting in April 2019.

How to Apply: Click here to apply online

Visit the Programme Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Reuters Institute