Deadline: 15 October 2018
The Aspen Institute is currently inviting applicants for its 2019 New Voices Fellowship that is a year-long media skills, communication and
leadership program designed for standout development professionals from the developing world.
Candidates for the Fellowship are expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a desire to share their perspectives on global development with a broader international audience. The Fellowship is open by nomination only.
While the fellowship is non-resident and not full-time, it does require a significant and sustained time commitment as fellows write opinion articles, participate in interviews with local and international media, and speak at international conferences.
The Fellowship is recruiting a total of 25 Fellows for 2019. They are looking for 15 Fellows who are development experts in fields such as food security, global health, development economics, health and human rights , and climate change and also looking for 10 Fellows who are experts working on the frontlines of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Fields:
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Rights
- Tech
- Agriculture
- Food Security
- Health
- Governance
- Environment /Climate Change
- Education
- Other
Benefits:
All expenses related to the fellowship are paid, including certain media-related travel costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates from any developing country are eligible to apply.
The Fellowship is open by nomination only.
Candidates for the Fellowship are expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a desire to share their perspectives on global development with a broader international audience.
Note
Please note, this is not a fellowship for journalists or others trained and working in communications.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill the Nomination form available on the given website.
