SAWTEE Media Fellowship 2024

SAWTEE is delighted to announce an exciting fellowship opportunity for journalists in Nepal. The fellowship program will select two journalists who will have the opportunity to delve into trade and climate change nexus. This fellowship presents a unique opportunity for journalists to deepen their knowledge, expand their network, and contribute to the public’s understanding of critical issues at the intersection of trade and climate change.

FELLOWSHIP TIMELINE: 1 September–31 December 2024

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Submit a one-page pitch for two articles. Each pitch should
    • Be related to examining the linkages between trade (goods and services) and climate change, and trade and climate policies—for example, the impact of climate change on trade through its effects on infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, hydropower, etc.; the role of trade in climate adaptation; the trade-related aspects of climate policies;
    • Provide an overview of the issues to be covered, rationale for choosing the topic and policy implications;
    • Mention potential sources of information—data, relevant authorities, experts to be consulted;
    • Present a dissemination plan—tentative length of the article (number of words if it is a written article) and potential outlet(s) for publication;
    • Be in either Nepali or English language.
  2.   Include links to two of your previous works which you think are your best.
  3.   Your updated resume or CV, including your educational background and relevant work experience.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 2 years of experience in journalism. Not a previous SAWTEE media fellowship recipient.

WHAT IS OFFERED?

  • Four-month fellowship (including mentorship, and a stipend of up to a total of NPR fifty-thousand, subject to applicable taxes, depending upon the number and length of articles/pieces and the dissemination plan) to delve into various aspects of trade and climate change nexus.
  • An opportunity to deepen your knowledge and expand your network, and contribute to the public’s understanding of critical issues.

SUBMISSION DETAILS
Please submit your application via email to sawtee@sawtee.org no later than 5 September 2024. SAWTEE will provide technical guidance to the development of the reports and will not interfere with the editorial decisions of the selected fellows.
For any further inquiries or clarifications, please contact us at sawtee@sawtee.org.