Jefferson Fellowships
The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public
understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the
Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the
United States. The Fellowships provide U.S. and Asia Pacific journalists
with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of Asia Pacific issues
and build a professional network through one week of dialogue with
professional colleagues and experts at the East-West Center, followed by a
two-week study tour to cities in Asia or the U.S. .
Fall 2010 Jefferson Fellowships
Pass:REALTheme: The Road to Energy Security: Paved with Efficiencies, Renewable
Technologies and Investment
Energy security is one of the most pressing challenges of our time,
especially in light of its inextricable link to economic well-being and the
environment. However, the uneven distribution of energy supplies among
countries has led to significant vulnerabilities. Threats to energy security
include the political instability of several energy producing countries, the
manipulation of energy supplies, the competition over energy sources,
attacks on supply infrastructure, as well as accidents and natural
disasters. For these reasons, governments in nearly all the large consuming
nations are now considering various domestic and foreign policy measures to
increase energy efficiencies develop renewable technologies to scale and
create a positive investment climate for industry.
Against this backdrop, the Fall 2010 Jefferson Fellowships program will look
specifically at two of the largest users of energy, the U.S. and China, and
their efforts in addressing energy security. The program will take special
care to look at the challenges and opportunities involved in improving
energy efficiency and in developing renewable technologies. In addition,
the Fall 2010 program will examine the two countries’ efforts to facilitate
joint research and development. Finally, the program will examine how each
country seeks to promote public and private investment in the supplies of
today’s fossil fuel sources as well as the clean technologies that will
transform the energy system for the future.
Program Dates: October 23 – November 13, 2010
Study Tour Destinations: Palo Alto, CA; Sacramento, CA; Beijing, China;
Shenyang, China
Who Can Apply: Working print, broadcast and online journalists in the
United States, the Pacific Islands and Asia with a minimum of five years of
professional experience. Applicants must have the ability to communicate in
English in a professional, multi-cultural environment.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Funding: The Jefferson Fellowships are supported by a grant from The
Freeman Foundation. The grant funds economy class, roundtrip airfare to and
from Honolulu, Hawaii as well as all program-related air transportation,
lodging, ground transportation and meals for participating journalists. A
modest per diem is also provided. Participants are responsible for all
applicable visa fees and any additional visa-related expenses.
News organizations are also asked to assist their employees participate by
cost-sharing whenever possible. An “Employer’s Statement of Support” is a
required part of the application. While financial assistance from the
employer is not required, employers are encouraged to provide support to
their Jefferson Fellows as a demonstration of their commitment to the
program.
Application deadline is Wednesday, June 16, 2010. Incomplete or late
applicants will not be considered.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit the two-page Jefferson Fellowships application form
and ALL of the following:
. A cover letter outlining your issues of interest, a brief
description of your news organization, and what you expect to accomplish if
an award is granted. Please suggest topics you propose to address in your
paper and presentation at the East-West Center. (3 page maximum)
. A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from your
supervisor describing your suitability for the Fellowship and the benefit
the organization hopes to derive from your participation in the program.
. Names, address, phone/fax numbers and e-mail of three people who
may be contacted by the Center as references. Two of these references
should be individuals outside of your news organization.
. The “Employer’s Statement of Support” form completed by your
employer.
Information and applications: For more information about the program and how
to apply, please visit: <http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson>
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/jefferson
Applications may be sent by post, fax or email as follows:
Email:
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journalismfellowships@eastwestcenter.org
Fax: 1-808-944-7600 (ATTN: Jefferson Fellowships)
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East-West Center
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