Description
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is Washington's only independent, broad spectrum, non-partisan institute for advanced research where vital current issues and their historical and cultural backgrounds are explored through research and dialogue.
The stipend provided is $5,000 per month. In addition, the Wilson Center will pay roughly three-quarters of the health insurance premiums for the visiting journalist, and the journalist will pay roughly one-quarter of the cost. The journalist will be provided with suitable work space, a Windows-based computer, and where feasible, a part-time research assistant. The Wilson Center Library provides access to digital resources, its book and journal collections, and to the Library of Congress, university and special libraries in the area, and other research facilities.
Eligibility
This competition is open to Arab men and women from, and working in, the Middle East or North Africa in the Arabic media. Applications will be accepted from members of the print, television, radio or electronic media. Candidates must be currently working as reporters and columnists or broadcasters.
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience and must be able to work in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Applicants must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 visa.
Application Procedure
The following documents should be submitted:
The application form shold be sent to:
Woodrow Wilson Center Visiting Arab Journalist Program
c/o Middle East Program
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
E-mail: vajp@wilsoncenter.org
Submission Deadline
July 1, 2012.
Official Site
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/visiting-arab-journalist-program-2012
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is Washington's only independent, broad spectrum, non-partisan institute for advanced research where vital current issues and their historical and cultural backgrounds are explored through research and dialogue.
The stipend provided is $5,000 per month. In addition, the Wilson Center will pay roughly three-quarters of the health insurance premiums for the visiting journalist, and the journalist will pay roughly one-quarter of the cost. The journalist will be provided with suitable work space, a Windows-based computer, and where feasible, a part-time research assistant. The Wilson Center Library provides access to digital resources, its book and journal collections, and to the Library of Congress, university and special libraries in the area, and other research facilities.
Eligibility
This competition is open to Arab men and women from, and working in, the Middle East or North Africa in the Arabic media. Applications will be accepted from members of the print, television, radio or electronic media. Candidates must be currently working as reporters and columnists or broadcasters.
Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience and must be able to work in both written and spoken English and Arabic. Applicants must be able to hold a valid passport and obtain a J1 visa.
Application Procedure
The following documents should be submitted:
- completed Application Form.
- a 1,000 word maximum description of a proposed project that would benefit from a stay in Washington D.C.
- a CV or resume
- a writing sample
- two letters of recommendation, one of which should not be from someone with whom the applicant has worked.
The application form shold be sent to:
Woodrow Wilson Center Visiting Arab Journalist Program
c/o Middle East Program
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
E-mail: vajp@wilsoncenter.org
Submission Deadline
July 1, 2012.
Official Site
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/opportunity/visiting-arab-journalist-program-2012
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