Call for Applications: Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship 2020 - 2021
The Fellowship is a joint initiative of RFE/RL and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, and aims to strengthen media independence in Eastern Partnership countries and the Russian Federation. It is generously supported by the Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation VIZE97.
The program will help prepare the selected Fellows to be standard-bearers of their profession and leaders in their communities, on-line, on air, and in the world A monthly stipend at the bureau and in Prague, housing, health insurance, and travel arrangements to and from Prague shall be provided.
Fellowship term: January 4, 2021 – July 30, 2021
Deadline for applications: August 11, 2020
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 us know how you learned about the Fellowship (e.g., RFE/RL’s website, Facebook, a professional or academic reference, etc.).
Application materials must be submitted in English.
Candidates may be contacted and asked to participate in a telephone, Skype or in-person interview as part of the application process.