The Wolfson College Cambridge is now inviting applications for a Derek Ingram Press Fellow to join the Wolfson Press Fellowship Programme.
The Wolfson College Press Fellowship is a residential programme held in Cambridge for three months during Easter Term (April-June). The programme has been running since 1982 and to date has welcomed over 350 journalists from 47 countries.
The Press Fellowship programme The Press Fellowship Programme is not a course, but an opportunity for journalists in mid-career to research a project of their own choosing under light academic supervision. Although each Press Fellow can choose what they wish to investigate, their project must be relevant to one or more of four broad themes:
The changing role of media in a networked world Improving the reporting of business, the environment, sustainable development, medicine, bio-science and technology The role of free media in democratic governance The implications of AI for journalism The Wolfson Press Fellowship programme is open to mid-career journalists, from any medium and from any Commonwealth country. Additionally, each year they award one Derek Ingram Press Fellowship, which is a fully-funded place on the Press Fellowship programme and is open only to applicants from Commonwealth countries. In order to gain the full benefit from the Press Fellowship programme, it is essential that applicants have a good command of English.
Fees and costs The Derek Ingram Press Fellowship covers all of the fees, living, travel and project-related expenses of Fellows from the moment they arrive until they depart. Travel to, from, and within the UK, along with any Visa application costs, will also be covered. The Fellow is provided with a room in College, as well as full dining rights. Please note that the Fellowship does not cover any costs associated for a spouse, partner and/or family if they accompany the Fellow to Cambridge. How to apply The deadline for applications is December 20, 2024 . To learn more and apply, please click here.
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