| www.infochangeindia.org invites applications for its 2008 Media Fellowships. Three fellowships will be awarded to journalists and researchers reporting on a selected topic of research. The topic chosen must be related to social justice/sustainable development in India. www.infochangeindia.org (managed by the Centre for Communication and Development Studies) covers a diverse range of issues in the social sector – from environment, poverty, livelihoods, public health, women and child rights, social exclusion, displacement, migration, gender and sexuality to globalisation, trade and development, intellectual property rights, social entrepreneurship and much more. We welcome proposals that uncover and illustrate topical issues and contemporary debates in any of these fields. The final output must combine research and reportage with background, perspective, analysis and, when appropriate, views and information from experts. The fellowship must result in any one of the following outputs: -
A series of five or more original articles (preferably with photographic documentation) on the proposed subject of research, totalling 7,500 words or more. These are to be submitted and uploaded on www.infochangeindia.org. -
A series of three or more short audio reports – not exceeding 10 mins duration each -- on the proposed subject of research, to be featured in the Audio section of infochangeindia.org. -
One documentary film (of 10-22 mins duration) or a series of shorts (of broadcast quality, submitted in avi or mpeg formats) on the proposed subject of research, for upload in the Documentary section of infochangeindia.org Duration The fellowships will be announced end-October. Fellows are expected to begin work by the first week of November 2008 and complete it by the first week of January 2009. All outputs are required to reach infochangeindia by January 5, 2009. Eligibility The fellowship is open to independent journalists and researchers living in India only. Working journalists may also apply, provided their organisations endorse their application and allow them time off for this fellowship If selected. Last date for submission of applications All applications must be received by October 3, 2008. Funding support The infochangeindia fellowships carry a grant amount of Rs 50,000 (subject to TDS as applicable). 50% of this amount will be disbursed on selection, to fund travel and research expenses. The balance will be released on successful completion of the project, submission and acceptance of stories/films. Infochangeindia reserves the right to ask for revisions in articles/documentaries submitted until its standards for upload are met.
Grants will be withdrawn and the advance refunded by the fellow if the fellow fails to complete and submit her/his project on deadline or if the quality of the work submitted is not acceptable. The decision of the editors/editorial board of www.infochangeindia.org on the quality of submissions will be final. Application procedure All applications must be accompanied by -
A detailed proposal (not exceeding 1,000 words) clearly stating the subject to be researched, the applicant's perspective on this subject, and expected output in terms of number of articles etc. -
Travel likely to be undertaken for the research, with an estimated budget. -
CV of the applicant. -
Three samples of published work by applicants from the print media. At least one sample of broadcast/telecast work on CD by applicants from the electronic media. If any of these are in regional languages, they must be accompanied by a summary of their contents in English. -
Working journalists submitting applications must enclose a letter from their editor stating that they endorse the application and will allow the fellow time off for the research if selected. -
One letter of recommendation from a writer/editor/academician or other appropriate referee endorsing the applicant's interest/expertise in the chosen subject of research and the candidate's ability to successfully complete the project. Address to send applications to Applications may be addressed to Infochangeindia Media Fellowships
Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS)
301, Kanchanjunga Building, Kanchan Gully
Off Law College Road,
Pune 411 004 Telephone: 020-26852845/30222156
Applications not accompanied by CDs may be sent by email to infochangefellowships@infochangeindia.org and CC infochangefellowships@gmail.com provided all scanned material is clearly legible and all attachments are zipped into a single file. | 
