About Panos South Asia
Panos South Asia's vision is to make societies inclusive, democratic and just and to renegotiate power through media by enabling diverse opinions, ideas and theories to be included in the debate on governance and development. Panos South Asia has its headquarters in Kathmandu (Nepal) with country offices in New Delhi (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Karachi (Pakistan), and Dhaka (Bangladesh).
The Fellowship
The fellowships are being offered by Panos South Asia as part of a Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) project for enhancing climate change awareness and understanding among journalists in South Asia.
- The fellowships will support writing / reporting stories on climate change from the region.
- The fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in a training workshop and field trip that will link them with their peers from the neighbouring countries and understand climate-related issues from a South Asian perspective.
Who can apply
Applications are invited from print, television, radio and web journalists writing / reporting on climate change and environment issues from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
How to apply
The application, by e-mail, would need to include the following:
1. A covering letter, in which the applicant explains his/her motivation for applying for the fellowship, and how he/she would use the fellowship to build on previous experience (two to three pages).
2. A detailed CV with the names and contact details of two references.
3. Copies of two stories published on climate change or environment. TV/radio journalists can also provide the link to the programme.
4. A copy of a scanned letter from the editor of the applicant’s publication, TV or radio channel supporting the application.
Please write ‘Application for the SACCA Fellowships 2013’ in the subject line of your e-mail application.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Contact details
Send applications to psa@panossouthasia.org
PSA India (Country ofice)
Second Floor, D-302, Defence Colony
New Delhi 110024, India
Tel: 0091-11-24615217/24615219
Fax: 0091-11-24615218
Website: www.panossouthasia.org