Now Accepting Applications for a Reporting Fellowship in Myanmar (Burma)

Open Hands Initiative,  The GroundTruth Project and GlobalPost “Special Reports” are now accepting applications for the 2013 Myanmar (Burma) Reporting Fellowship!

 

 We are looking for 20 top, young correspondents — 10 from America and 10 from Burma — to take part in an all-expense-paid fellowship in Burma from June 10 to June 30. All writers, photographers, videographers and correspondents interested in radio broadcasting are encouraged to apply.

As Myanmar implements democratic reforms and begins to encourage a free press, the country finds itself in a moment of historic change. As part of the still unfolding story of Myanmar, Open Hands Initiative and The GroundTruth Project are pleased to announce a reporting fellowship in Burma. The reporting fellows will be working with veteran correspondents, photographers and videographers. These groups of reporters will set out across the country looking for the important stories to tell and interesting people to profile as the country makes a dramatic transition to democracy.

 

Required for applicants:

– Your CV

– Three examples of your work

– A letter explaining why you feel uniquely qualified to take part in this fellowship and what you hope to accomplish if your application is successful

 

Address the letters to GlobalPost co-founder and Executive Editor Charles M. Sennott.

Send applications to kgrant@globalpost.com

 

Deadline for applications: April 2

Fellows will be notified: April 15

 

We wish you the best of luck throughout the application process.