IWMF: Fellowship for Women Journalists who focus on Human Rights and Social Justice

The International Women’s Media Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2011-12 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, named for the 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner and The Boston Globe correspondent who was killed in Iraq in May 2003.

The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is open to women journalists whose focus is human rights and social justice.

One woman journalist will be selected to spend an academic year in a tailored program with access to Boston-area universities as well as The Boston Globe and The New York Times.

The flexible structure of the program will provide the fellow with opportunities to pursue academic research and hone her reporting skills covering topics related to human rights.

Applicants must be dedicated to a career in journalism in print, broadcast or online media and show a strong commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues upon the completion of the fellowship.

Excellent written and spoken English skills are required.

A stipend will be provided, and expenses, including airfare and housing, will be covered.

The fellowship will run from September 2011 to March 2012. And the application deadline is May 27, 2011.

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This program, created with Neuffer’s family and friends, aims to perpetuate her memory and advance her life mission of promoting international understanding of human rights and social justice while creating an opportunity for women journalists to build their skills.