This programme will bring together 12 leading media and information practitioners and regulators from 11 countries. The course is designed to promote a vigorous exchange of ideas and experience, and constructive learning, between participants and course leaders, with both seminars and speaker talks, off-site visits and fieldwork. Fellows will be challenged to discuss the evidence-based context for key policy debates, understand international positions (including appreciation of UK approaches), supply practical experience, and encourage dialogue on key issues.
WORTH
Each fellowship includes the following benefits:
- Full program fees
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
- Return economy airfare from the participant’s country of residence to the UK
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship (CAMFF), the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible countries.
- Return to country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
- Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying
- Be a mid-senior level African professionals with demonstrable leadership skills in fields which may include public servants working in areas of media policy and regulatory frameworks, or media professionals such as journalists
- Be fluent in written and spoken English
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
- Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations of the fellowship
DEADLINE: December 9, 2019.
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