National Press foundation offers fellowship

Journalists who want to report on tobacco and its impact on health can apply for the program.

The National Press Foundation offers 20 fellowships for journalists to attend a health conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The seven-day program will focus on tobacco’s global impact on health. Conference registration, round-trip air or train travel, hotel accommodation and per diem expenses are included in the fellowship.

Special attention will be given to applications from journalists in high-burden countries including China, Russia, India and Bangladesh. Candidates should show that they will report on the topic after they leave the conference.

Proficient spoken and written English is required.

The conference will take place March 15-21, 2015. The application deadline is Dec. 16.

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(sursa: International Journalists’ Network)