World Press Institute Fellowship in USA has opened the application for the journalists. The fellowship is an opportunity to gain access to, engage in and observe the role, responsibility and impact of a free press first-hand in one of the world’s largest, most diverse democracies. Through an immersive program, you will learn how the U.S. founding principles of a free press and journalistic best practices help foster transparency and accountability of government institutions, businesses and organizations, including the most powerful ones.

In a guided tour across the country – including Chicago, New York City, Miami, Austin (Texas), San Francisco, and more – you will meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organizations. You will hear firsthand accounts of new business models being tested and implemented among national and local media outlets.

Benefits

• WPI pays the following program expenses:
  • Transportation
    • Roundtrip airfare to the United States.
    • Travel within the United States related to the WPI program.
  • Lodging
  • Food: Fellows receive a modest daily allowance to purchase food.

Fellows are responsible for personal expenses, such as phone, camera, postage and clothing.

Eligibility

• Fellows must commit to a demanding nine-week cross-country program that begins and ends in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.