Call for Grant Applications – Derek Ingram Press Fellowship
Application Deadline:
20 December 2024
About Organisation
The Derek Ingram Press Fellowship is a prestigious programme in collaboration with the Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA) and the University of Cambridge’s Wolfson College. Founded in 1982, the Wolfson Press Fellowship Programme provides mid-career journalists the opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of their choice under light academic supervision. Over 350 journalists from 47 countries have participated in the programme, contributing to the professional development of global journalism. The Fellowship honours the legacy of Derek Ingram, a distinguished journalist known for his commitment to improving media coverage of the Commonwealth. Through its close collaboration with Wolfson College, this fellowship offers a unique platform for intellectual and social engagement within the university environment, fostering cross-cultural exchange among journalists.
About the Fellowship
The Derek Ingram Press Fellowship is a fully-funded residential opportunity for mid-career journalists from Commonwealth countries. Hosted at Wolfson College, Cambridge, the Fellowship runs for ten weeks during the Easter Term in 2025. Fellows will research a project of their choice related to any of four core themes: the role of media in a networked world, the improvement of reporting in various sectors, free media in democratic governance, and the implications of AI in journalism. This Fellowship offers full financial support, covering travel, living expenses, and project-related costs. Fellows become members of Wolfson College, gaining access to its resources and opportunities for collaboration with leading academics and professionals, including Professor John Naughton, the Programme Director. It is an excellent opportunity for journalists to develop their research projects and engage in intellectual discourse.
Who can Apply?
The Derek Ingram Press Fellowship is open to established journalists from Commonwealth countries who are mid-career professionals with a strong background in journalism. Applicants must have a good command of English to fully benefit from the programme. The fellowship is designed for those with significant experience in their field, and the successful candidate will work independently on a project relevant to one or more of the fellowship’s core themes. The candidate’s project should also be feasible for investigation within the UK or at Cambridge. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal, along with references attesting to their work. This Fellowship is ideal for those seeking to deepen their expertise and contribute to discussions around media and journalism’s evolving role in society. Journalists from any medium and any Commonwealth country are encouraged to apply, provided they meet the program’s academic and professional criteria.
How to Apply?
Applicants must complete the online application form, submit a research proposal, and provide three examples of published work. The application must be emailed to the provided contact by the deadline.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for the Derek Ingram Press Fellowship is 20 December 2024.
Last Date To Apply
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