The Al Jazeera Fellowship Program is a two-month fellowship designed for experienced journalists and researchers interested in media and journalism. It provides participants with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research at Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) headquarters, developing a 7,000-word research paper relevant to journalism or digital media. Fellows are immersed in Al Jazeera’s dynamic media environment, meeting editors and journalists who align with their research topics. The program aims to advance journalistic scholarship and foster a deeper understanding of digital journalism, especially within the Global South.
About Aljazeera Media Institute (AJMI)
In February 2004, Aljazeera Media Institute was launched as a knowledge and training center that combines practice and experience with theoretical and applied knowledge in a range of training courses covering various disciplines in the communication field.
The Institute aims to promote the media industry in the Arab as well as international world in cooperation with a group of international institutions to deliver training content with high standards.... continue reading
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Fellowship Program
Aim and Benefits of Fellowship Program
- In-depth exposure to the Al Jazeera Media Network.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced journalists.
- The chance to contribute a research paper of up to 7,000 words to AJMN publications.
Requirements for Fellowship Program Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Full-time journalist or researcher, either freelance or employed.
- At least four years of relevant professional experience in journalism or research.
- Strong research and writing skills, fluent in English.
- Must have experience with English academic writing.
- Open to applicants from non-Arab countries (Arab nationals can apply to the Arabic Fellowship Programme).
Interview date, Process and Venue for Fellowship Program
Criteria:
- Based on eligibility fulfilment and the relevance of the applicant’s research proposal.
- The selection committee includes members from AJMI, Al Jazeera Arabic, Al Jazeera English, and Al Jazeera’s Digital Division.
Documents Required for Application
Applicants are also to submit the following:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Fellowship proposal (including title, field of interest, objectives, methodology, and abstract).
- Three English work samples.
- Two letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline
November 30, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Aljazeera Media Institute (AJMI) on docs.google.com to apply
The programme will take two months to complete, divided into two main phases:
- Phase 1 (To be completed remotely): The researcher will work on and submit a research plan and an introduction to his or her research paper before proceeding to phase 2.
- Phase 2 (To be completed at Al Jazeera Media Network Headquarters): The researcher will continue the research until final submission of the paper.
For more details, visit Al Jazeera webpage
