Applications invited for climate change journalism fellowships

Panos South Asia invites applications for the South Asia Climate Change Award (SACCA) Fellowships for the year 2013.

The fellowships are being offered by Panos South Asia as part of a Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) project for enhancing climate change awareness and understanding among journalists in South Asia.

Applications are invited from print, television, radio and web journalists writing / reporting on climate change and environment issues from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The fellowships will support writing / reporting stories on climate change from the region. The fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in a training workshop and field trip that will link them with their peers from the neighbouring countries and understand climate-related issues from a South Asian perspective.

Applicants should have a strong motivation for working on climate change related issues in South Asia and should have worked on climate-related stories in their media.

The application, by e-mail, would need to include the following:
1. A covering letter, in which the applicant explains his/her motivation for applying for the fellowship, and how he/she would use the fellowship to build on previous experience (two to three pages).
2. A detailed CV with the names and contact details of two references.
3. Copies of two stories published on climate change or environment. TV/radio journalists can also provide the link to the programme.
4. A copy of a scanned letter from the editor of the applicant’s publication, TV or radio channel supporting the application. 

Please write ‘Application for the SACCA Fellowships 2013’ in the subject line of your e-mail application. Applications need to be sent by Friday, 22 February 2013 to psa@panossouthasia.org. 

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Scholarships for Developing and Non-European Countries: The International Climate Protection Fellowships 2011-2012 for a Research related project in the field of climate protection and resource conservation.

Study Subject(s): Climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility:
Applicants must provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2012) with outstanding results. They must also hold a further academic or professional qualification (Master’s, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application). Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Non European and Developing Countries

List of Countries

Scholarship Description: The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country (see list of countries) working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country. The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a two-week training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 December 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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