South Africa: Wits Radio Academy seeks graduate interns

Journalism graduates can apply for a 12-month internship.

The internship will start in January 2018. The Wits Radio Academy, based at the University of the Witwatersrand, is looking for two news interns.

Candidates should be journalism graduates who are fluent in Afrikaans and English. Minimal editing and multitrack mixing experience is required.

The interns will rotate every six weeks between VowFm in Braamfontein and Jacaranda FM in Midrand, both in the metropolitan Johannesburg. They will learn the various aspects and operations of a newsroom.

The deadline is Nov. 10.

For more information, click here.

East-West Center : Fellowship open for journalists [Asia Pacific, Russia, US]

Journalists who  are interested in building their career in specialized reporting can apply for a  graduate degree fellowship in Hawaii.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship funds master's and doctoral degrees for graduate students from the Asia Pacific, Russia and the United States to attend the University of Hawaii.

Fellows participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center, earning graduate certificate programs in international cultural studies, politics, economics, environmental change and more.

The fellowship covers tuition, fees, residence hall costs, health insurance, book allowance and a partial living stipend. The program begins August 2018.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

For more information, click here.

Rockefeller Bellagio Residency Program Seeks Applications [Worldwide]

The deadline is Dec. 1.

International scholars from all disciplines are invited to apply for a residency program in 2018 and early 2019 in Italy.

The Bellagio Residency Program, sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation, offers participants the opportunity to establish new connections and solve complex global issues. The program hosts residencies for scholars, creative artists and practitioners, but the sponsored competition is open only to scholars.

The Rockefeller Foundation seeks applicants with projects that contribute to discourse and progress related to its dual goals: advancing inclusive economies and building resilience. Selected projects also address four related focus areas: advance health; revalue ecosystems; secure livelihoods; and transform cities.

Residencies typically last four weeks, but applicants may request a shorter period.

Room and board are provided to all residents and their spouses/partners. Airfare is not included in the residency program; however, the foundation does have a limited travel assistance program based on the income of invited residents.

The deadline is Dec. 1.

For more information, click here.