Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Boston, USA

Application Checklist

Completed applications must be received by the IWMF on or before May 27, 2011. Incomplete applications and applications that arrive after the due date will not be considered.

The following items constitute a completed application:
- Completed application form (including signature and date)
- Two completed recommendation forms
- English assessment form (for non-native English speakers only)
- Current resume or CV
- Three work samples

Scholarship / Financial aid: a stipend offered and airfare and housing covered

Date: September 2011 - March 2012

Deadline: May 27, 2011

Open to: women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice

One woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as The Boston Globe and The New York Times. The flexible structure of the program will provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her reporting skills covering topics related to human rights.

The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice. Applicants must be dedicated to a career in journalism in print, broadcast or online media and show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion of the fellowship. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.