Course Duration: 27 Feb 2012 - 02 Mar 2012 |
Apply by: 25 Nov 2011
Location: London, United Kingdom | Topic: Business reporting
Location: London, United Kingdom | Topic: Business reporting
The course combines face-to-face teaching with online study. It
starts with five days in London followed by an online module made up of
ten units of study It is anticipated each online unit will take about
two weeks so the entire module can be passed in less than a year.
Eligibility:
All applicants for Thomson Reuters Foundation training courses
must currently be working as journalists or regular contributors to
print, broadcast or online media organisations. They must be able to
demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country,
must have at least two years’ professional experience and have a good
level in spoken and written English. If you have been on one of our
programmes within the last two years you will not be considered for this
programme. Please note you must commit to attending the first programme
and complete the online e-learning modules. .
Funding:
Thomson Reuters Foundation offers:
Full bursaries - for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organisations with no resources for training. Bursaries would include travel expenses (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation.
Full bursaries - for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organisations with no resources for training. Bursaries would include travel expenses (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation.
Part-funded bursaries - are available for journalists from the
developing world/countries in political transition who work for
organisations that have limited resources for training, in this instance
Thomson Reuters Foundation waives the tuition cost and you will be
expected to cover travel and accommodation costs. In exceptional
circumstances journalists from the developed world will be considered
for part-funded bursaries.
Non-funded - Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for
journalists from any region from an organisation that has the resources
to fully cover the following costs of the programme: tuition fees: £200
per day (£1000 for a 5-day London course), £1,000 for online e-learning
modules, £1,000 for the further 5 day advanced course, also travel and
accommodation costs and living expenses. Thomson Reuters Foundation
would provide a list of hotels for participants who require
accommodation in London.
If you have any questions please email: foundation@thomsonreuters.com
Submissions:
- A biography of 250 words and also a statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying.
- A story of the economy in your country.
- Two recent published stories
