Vienna: 31 Jan. 2012:

Program Focuses on Promotion of Press Freedom

Simon Li, shown speaking at the IPI World Congress in Helsinki, June 2009. Photo by: IPI

The application period for the new Li Journalism Fellowship is now open and will run until 1 May 2012, the International Press Institute (IPI) announced today.

The annual, two-month fellowship is named after IPI Vice-Chairman Simon Li, a former assistant managing editor for The Los Angeles Times, and his wife, June, in recognition of their years-long support for IPI and press freedom.

The Li Fellowship is open to professional print, TV, radio, and online journalists who have a minimum of five years’ reporting experience and who can demonstrate a commitment to excellence, ethical standards and the role of press freedom in promoting fundamental human rights.

Based at the IPI General Secretariat headquarters in Vienna, Austria, the Fellow will focus on a research or other project – which must include a press freedom aspect – agreed on by the Fellow and the IPI selection committee.

IPI will provide a monthly stipend to help cover the Fellow’s expenses while in Vienna, as well as a two-month public transport travel pass.  Fellows are responsible for covering travel and any additional living costs, though IPI will assist in locating accommodation.

Applications will be considered by a selection committee comprised of four representatives from the IPI Board of Directors as well as Mr. Li.  IPI particularly welcomes applications from U.S. minorities, African and Asian journalists, and journalists who have focused on Africa or Asia.

“The Fellowship is a fantastic opportunity for a working journalist or a journalist in transition to further his or her career while contributing to IPI’s valuable press freedom work,” said IPI Executive Director Alison Bethel McKenzie. “We look forward to receiving strong applications from media professionals across the globe.”

The Fellowship will preferably take place during the months of August and September, though the exact time period is negotiable depending on the needs of the Fellow and IPI.

IPI notes that Fellows who intend to take a leave of absence or sabbatical from their place of employment must have written consent from their direct supervisor or media house to participate in the Fellowship.

• For Terms and Conditions of the Fellowship, please click here.
• To apply, please click here.

Applications should be sent by post, e-mail, or fax to:
Anthony Mills
Press Freedom & Communications Manager
International Press Institute (IPI)
Spiegelgasse 2/29   A-1010   Vienna Austria
Fax: + 43 1 512 9014
Email: amills(at)freemedia.at

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source: http://www.FreeMedia.at / Tuesday, January 31st, 2012