Asia Media Fellows Program

Overview

In recent years, freedom of the press has been imperiled in many parts of Asia. Many seasoned and experienced journalists who have accumulated decades of knowledge of sensitive areas of Asia have come under threat or lost their jobs in recent years. The Asia Media Fellows Program provides support for seasoned journalists from distressed media markets in the Asia-Pacific region each year who remain committed to independent journalism to visit Georgetown University in Washington, DC to conduct research and to engage with policymakers, the US media, NGOs and think tanks. Georgetown University is pleased to offer fellowships for up to two seasoned journalists from distressed media markets in the Asia-Pacific. By helping fellows to explore new directions for their careers in media, the fellowship program aims to support independent media in Asia.

General Information

This residential fellowship is based at Georgetown University and requires that fellows reside in Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia by their date of hire. Fellows will be hosted by the Asian Studies Program in Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. This program is available for any 4 month period during the 2024-2025 academic year (September 2024 – May 2025). Recipients of this fellowship will conduct research and engage with policymakers, US media, NGOs, and think tanks in the US. Recipients will initiate the topic of their interest and submit a research paper for publication at the end of their programs. Georgetown University will help fellows network with key individuals in the policy and media space in the United States. The fellows will also be expected to interact with Georgetown University students and faculty and contribute to activities and programs hosted by Georgetown University.

Fellows will receive a US$20,000 stipend. The recipient will be responsible for flights, food, lodging, visa, and travel expenses during the duration of this program. Fellows will be supervised by the Director of the Asian Studies Program. As needed, Georgetown University will assist the Visiting Fellow with the Exchange Visitor visa application process. As part of the visa process, the Visiting Fellow will be required to take an online English proficiency assessment. The Visiting Fellow will be required to maintain adequate medical insurance for the duration of the program, which would be the responsibility of the Visiting Fellow.

Education/Experience Requirements

A university degree in journalism, international relations, political science, public policy, or other relevant field is required; an advanced degree at the masters or doctoral level is preferred. Successful applicants will have at least five years of experience working in journalism and demonstrate a commitment to independent journalism. Demonstrable expertise in the political, economic, and social affairs of the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants should demonstrate a proficiency in an Asian language.

Application Procedure

Applicants must apply via the application form, submitting a cover letter, a full curriculum vitae (CV) complete with a list of publications (if any), and a statement of research to be conducted during the fellowship. Application materials will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until December 1, 2024 for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.