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U.S.-Austrian Journalism Exchange Fellowships

Four outstanding media professionals from the United States and Austria are awarded an opportunity to report from and travel in each other's countries as part of the U.S.-Austrian Journalism Fellowships. The program offers two young print and broadcast journalists from each country the opportunity to share professional expertise with their colleagues across the Atlantic while working as "foreign correspondents" for their hometown news organizations. The program aims to foster greater understanding and knowledge of both countries among future media leaders and their audiences.

The program is administered jointly by the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, D.C., and the Kuratorium für Journalistenausbildung (KfJ) in Salzburg, Austria. The fellowship program is funded by donations from Austrian government and U.S. government agencies, and private-sector corporations and foundations.

This seven-week program is conducted in three phases.

Phase I: Orientation Session in Washington, D.C.

Before individual fellowships begin, American and Austrian participants are invited to a joint two-day orientation in Washington, D.C. Fellows attend meetings with prominent media and government representatives, discuss professional issues, and visit places of interest in the U.S. capitol. In addition to giving Fellows a thorough understanding of the Fellowship Program, the orientation fosters a spirit of community among the participants.

Phase II: Individual Fellowships in Austria and the United States

While Austrian Fellows will spend three more days in Washington for individual meetings related to their research and reporting, American Fellows travel to Vienna, where professional appointments are arranged with Austrian business, government, industry, and media leaders over the course of two days.

For six weeks, Fellows work at host newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations under the supervision of an editor. In addition to covering local news, Fellows report on events for their employers back home, while learning more about their host country and its media. In most cases, participants also have the opportunity to travel. Host news organizations for American participants in Austria are chosen by KfJ, whereas ICFJ matches Austrian fellows with U.S. media outlets, all on the basis of compatibility with Fellows’ professional interests.

Phase III: Wrap-Up Debriefing Session in Vienna, Austria

At the end of the program, Austrian Fellows will reunite with their American colleagues in Vienna for a reception and final program evaluation.

Eligibility

The competitive program is open to U.S. and Austrian journalists between the ages of 21 and 38 who are employed by a newspaper, news magazine, broadcast station, or news agency. Freelance journalists may apply also. Applicants must have demonstrated journalistic talent with at least three years of experience, and a strong interest in U.S.‑European affairs. Foreign language proficiency is not required, but it is strongly preferred and will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

Participant Responsibilities

Each participant is required to sign the "Agreement to Program Conditions" indicating that he/she understands and will comply with the general conditions of the program. At the conclusion of the fellowship, each participant is required to prepare a summary report and provide recommendations for future programs. Excerpts of these reports may be published by ICFJ and/or KfJ, and may be sent to third parties.

Program Expenses

Fellow receive adequate living stipends during their six-week long fellowship assignments. The program also pays directly for international and domestic travel expenses, living expenses in Washington and Vienna, as well as insurance costs and cultural and transportation allowances.

Important Dates to Remember:

Application Deadline April 1, 2008
Joint Orientation in Washington, DC and Vienna: August 22-26
Austrian participants in Denver, CO: August 25-28
American participants in Vienna: August 24-26
Individual Fellowships in US and Austria: August 27-October 3
Joint debriefing in Vienna: October 5-6

For more Information, or to apply, contact:

For American Applicants:
International Center for Journalists 1616 H Street, NW , Third Floor
Washington , D.C. 20006, USA
Tel: 202/737-3700
Fax: 202/737-0530
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For Austrian Applicants:
Kuratorium für Journalistenausbildung
Karolingerstraße 40
A-5020 Salzburg, Austria
Tel.: +43(0)662/83 41 33-0
Fax: 83 41 33-22
www.kfj.at

For more information, please visit:
http://www.icfj.org/OurWork/Fellowships/USAustrianExchange/tabid/400/Default.aspx

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