Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023 Václav Havel Journalism Fellowship. The purpose of the Fellowship is to support aspiring journalists from countries lacking media freedom and independence to pursue their profession in support of pluralism

The Fellowship is a seven-month program. Fellows will spend six months at RFE/RL’s headquarters in Prague, where they will be placed with an appropriate language service to receive daily, on-the-job training and mentoring while working alongside RFE/RL’s seasoned professionals. After Prague, Fellows will return to the bureau (if applicable) for a final month.

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Benefits

• Provision of a monthly stipend at the bureau and in Prague, housing, health insurance, and travel arrangements to and from Prague
• Professional mentoring alongside RFE/RL’s seasoned professionals.
• Also, training and development of journalistic skills on traditional, multi-media, and digital platforms.
• Participation in the daily editorial discussions that inform a professional and independent press.
• Independent work on a personal project.
• In addition, understanding of the mission and practice of a professional, free, and independent media company.
• workshops on journalistic practices as well as tools
• discussions with government officials, civic leaders, and regional analysts
• opportunity to visit local media and news agencies in Prague
• Moreover, professional development opportunities in the Czech Republic and abroad.

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Eligibility

• from an Eastern Partnership country or the Russian Federation
• have a minimum of two years of experience working as a journalist in their native language
• Also, be committed to working as a journalist in, or for audiences in, their home country
• share RFE/RL’s mission
• In addition, be proficient in English.
• Applicants for a Fellowship position with Current Time must demonstrate native-level fluency in Russian, strong writing skills, and some TV and digital experience.
• Moreover, must indicate their wish to be assigned to Current Time in their application materials.

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Application Instructions

A complete application includes the following materials:

• Personal statement
• 3 work samples
• 2 letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae, including current contact information
• Letter to Václav Havel

In addition, please let them know how you learned about the Fellowship

Application materials must be in English.

Candidates may receive a telephone, online or in-person interview as part of the application process.

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