Persephone Miel Fellowship, 2017

Persephone Miel Fellowship, 2017

The Persephone Miel Fellowship, 2017 is a scholarship opportunity offered by The Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting. It is designed for international journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, and filmmakers who wish to report from their native countries. The fellowship provides partial funding in the form of a travel grant of up to $5,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• All international journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, or filmmakers, including staff and freelancers, are eligible to apply.
• Applications of women and journalists from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Candidates must be proficient in English.

Selection Criteria

• The strength of the proposed topic and the applicant's demonstrated work samples are key factors in the selection process.
• Applicants must submit projects that explore systemic issues in their native country.
• Projects must present an overarching thesis rather than individual spot reports from the field.

Required Documents

• A copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae.
• A description of the proposed project, including a distribution plan, limited to 250 words.
• A preliminary budget estimate with a basic breakdown of costs. Fixers, translators, or driver fees are acceptable, but stipends are not.
• Three professional references, either contact information or letters of recommendation.
• Three samples of published work, either in print or broadcast format.

Apply for the Persephone Miel Fellowship here.