The National Foundation for India has announced seven fellowships of Rs 1 lakh each under its National Media Fellowship Programme. The National Media Fellowship Programme is open for young mid-career journalists, who are interested to take time off from their routine beats to research and publish articles on a wide range of issues that have to do with ordinary Indians striving for a better life.
This includes the problems of deprived people, environmental matters and other major social problems, especially with respect to issues of gender inequality.
Two fellowships are for projects with specific emphasis on conditions in
rural areas. One fellowship is exclusively for a photojournalist. Journalists from non-metro areas are also encouraged to apply. Journalists, with small newspapers with demonstrated capacity to publish well-researched articles, can apply. Women journalists are particularly encouraged to apply.
The last date for receipt of applications is September 15, 2005. The
details of the Fellowship programme can be obtained from, Programme
Assistant National Foundation for India Core 4A, Upper Ground Floor,
India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road New Delhi-110003.
