Promising journalists with English-language proficiency from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine can apply for these fellowships.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ( RFE/RL) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic are accepting applications for the 2013-2014 Vaclav Havel Journalism Fellowship. The Fellowship provides direct work experience and mentoring at RFE/RL’s Prague headquarters to journalists from countries in RFE/RL’s broadcast region where media freedom is stifled.

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for journalists to receive on-the-job training while working alongside RFE/RL’s professionals in Prague and in RFE/RL’s local bureaus. Fellows will also represent themselves, RFE/RL and the Fellowship at public events and in discussions relating to media conditions in their country.

The fellowships last nine months and include a stipend, housing and travel to and from Prague. 

Applications must include a short personal essay describing the candidate’s fellowship and career goals, work samples, two letters of recommendation and a CV.

The deadline for applications is July 5.

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