2010 Fellowship Application and Requirements

DAG HAMMARSKÖJLD JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP
ELIGIBILITY, DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2010 PROGRAM ARE NOW CLOSED


Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship is open to individuals who:

  • Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean. 
  • Currently live in and write for a publication in a developing country.
  • Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
  • Have a good to excellent command of the English language since press conferences and many documents are in English only.
  • Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
  • Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
  • Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.

 

Documentation Requirements

Please include all of the following documents with your signed application. Applications WITHOUT the following documents will NOT be considered.

1. Copies of representative selections of your work, such as newspaper clippings, audio tapes, or video tapes. The selections must be work produced in 2009 or 2010. The judges will look for entries with insight and originality. Investigative work is welcome.

  • For newspaper clippings, include an English translation or summary.
  • For audio tape and video tape submissions, include a written transcription or a summary. 
Video submissions should be in DVD, CD or VHS (preferably NTSC) format.

2. An originally signed letter from a person of good standing in your community or profession who can testify to your character, such as a community, religious or business leader, teacher, former or current co-worker.

3. Originally signed letters from two individuals who supervised you and can comment on your journalism experience and qualifications. 

4. Endorsement of the Fellowship application from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs you. This endorsement must be originally signed and should:

  • Grant you a leave of absence from your current duties in the event you are awarded a Fellowship. 
  • States 1) plans for using the material prepared by you during the Fellowship, and 2) the arrangements made to file your reports while you are at the United Nations and in New York.
  • Sets forth the plans for you upon completion of the Fellowship and your return from New York.

5. Summary statement. On a separate sheet of paper, explain in not less than 300 words why you are applying for this Fellowship and what you expect to gain from the experience.

6. Two recent photographs (minimum passport size). Please place these photos in a separate secure envelope and affix them to the front of your application.

7. If available, include a copy of your passport. If you do not currently have a passport, you are advised to obtain one as soon as possible so that, if selected, you can immediately proceed to obtaining a journalist visa.


NOTE: Applicants and/or their employers are required to provide equipment necessary for the applicants to efficiently and effectively report from the United Nations. Such equipment should include a laptop or notebook computer, digital camera (if appropriate), audio/visual recording and equipment needed for transmission, especially for TV.

If you have questions, please email info2@unjournalismfellowship.org
Click here to download the application (pdf).