Applications for 2007 Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships now open

From now until September 1, 2006, the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is accepting applications from print journalists for its 2007 program. Approximately 10 successful candidates will report for American news organisations from March - August, 2007 to learn practices, standards and values of US journalism which they can adapt, share and apply in their own countries.

In addition to the general fellowships, specialised fellowships by topic and region, including business, education, health, investigations, religion, are offered. The Daniel Pearl Fellowships are offered to journalists who come from areas that Daniel Pearl covered as a journalist - South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

Those receiving specialised fellowships partake in activities related to their interests. For the Daniel Pearl Fellowships, those activities are in line with the mission of the Daniel Pearl Foundation - to encourage dialogue among people of different cultures, reduce cultural and religious hatred and create a platform for responsible and creative journalism.

Applicants for all fellowships must meet the following minimum criteria:

Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial department of independent newspapers, wire services, online publications, or magazines of general public interest in a developing country;
At least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print or online media;
Citizenship of a developing country;
Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old;
A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country;
Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with journalists at home;
Endorsement from the management of the home publication;
An excellent command of written and spoken English.

Application forms and further information are available from www.pressfellowships.org.