Deadline: 01 January, 2024
The United Nations Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Polio Press Fellowship for Individual Reporting.
This fellowship is geared towards journalists interested in reporting stories on polio eradication throughout the world.
Benefits
- Each selected fellow will receive an award, not exceeding U.S.$10,000, to cover expenses for an individual reporting trip in the first half of 2024
- Covered expenses may include transportation, accommodation, food, visas, and other travel costs
- Two award categories are available: small awards (under $5,000) or large awards (up to $10,000)
Eligibility
- Applications should reflect each journalist’s unique interest in polio eradication and may involve themes such as: advancements in polio vaccination and surveillance; polio eradication as a part of health security; how polio programming is contributing to broader health goals; the relationship between gender and polio; and polio eradication in complex environments and remote areas
- Applicants are expected to demonstrate adequate experience producing similar news content and the necessary connections to ensure publication by a reputable global or national outlet
To apply and for more information, click here.
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