Deadline: June 30, 2017
Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the Journalist-in-Residence Programme of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp (ITM), Belgium. The Journalist-in-Residence programme offers a unique opportunity for reporters, producers, and editors to work on an exciting project in the realm of tropical medicine and global health (a documentary, or a series of articles, for instance).
The initiative is part of ITM’s capacity building programme in developing countries financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development (DGD). Through fundamental and applied research, advanced education and expert services, ITM advances medical science to solve tropical, poverty-related and global health threats.
Benefits
This is an all-expenses-paid program.
The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)’s Journalist-in-Residence Program 2017 offers journalists the opportunity to deepen their understanding of topical issues in tropical medicine and global health during a two-week stay in Antwerp, Belgium.
The selected journalist will interact with world experts in a wide range of topics in biomedical sciences, clinical sciences and public health. As ITM journalist-in-residence, s/he will have time to explore different areas or delve deeply into a single topic. There is also plenty of opportunity to participate in a variety of scientific meetings, seminars and other learning experiences, as well as enjoy quiet time for reading and independent study.
Eligibility
- Open to talented print, broadcast, and online journalists from Africa, Asia and Latin-America
Application
Apply for the Journalist-in-Residence programme here.
ITM’s Journalist-in-Residence gets the opportunity to deepen his/her understanding of topical issues in tropical medicine and global health during a two-week stay in Antwerp. Apply now!
For more information, visit ITM’s Journalist-in-Residence Programme.
