Peter M Acland Foundation
Journalism Fellowship
The trustees of the Peter M Acland Foundation announced in December 2017 the first award of the Peter M Acland Fellowship to foster and promote excellence in New Zealand journalism.
It recognises the career of the late Peter Acland as a journalist and his passion for the profession.
The Peter M Acland Fellowship will enable journalists to work overseas at a media organisation of international repute at no cost to their employer or their host. The fellowship will cover the recipient’s salary, travel and accommodation for an agreed period.
The fellowship will be open to all journalists working in newspapers, magazines, radio, television and digital media who can demonstrate sustained excellence and a commitment to quality journalism.
Recipients are required to work for the period negotiated. Observerships and study posts will not be funded.
Applicants will be required to submit letters of support from both their employer, unless self employed, and the overseas organisation where they propose to work. These will confirm that the employer approves the application and outline the workplace arrangements approved by the host organisation. Applicants are required to detail how their nominated period of work will benefit them and NZ journalism.
On their return, recipients will be required to submit a report to the Peter M Acland Foundation reflecting on their experience, and will be expected to share knowledge and skills acquired with colleagues and the wider industry.
The application date for the 2019 Peter M Acland Foundation Fellowship will be announced in mid 2018.
The judging panel will comprise journalists of acknowledged repute and trustees of the Peter M Acland Foundation.
Expressions of interest to apply for the second fellowship award may be made by completing the expression of interest form on this web site.
It recognises the career of the late Peter Acland as a journalist and his passion for the profession.
The Peter M Acland Fellowship will enable journalists to work overseas at a media organisation of international repute at no cost to their employer or their host. The fellowship will cover the recipient’s salary, travel and accommodation for an agreed period.
The fellowship will be open to all journalists working in newspapers, magazines, radio, television and digital media who can demonstrate sustained excellence and a commitment to quality journalism.
Recipients are required to work for the period negotiated. Observerships and study posts will not be funded.
Applicants will be required to submit letters of support from both their employer, unless self employed, and the overseas organisation where they propose to work. These will confirm that the employer approves the application and outline the workplace arrangements approved by the host organisation. Applicants are required to detail how their nominated period of work will benefit them and NZ journalism.
On their return, recipients will be required to submit a report to the Peter M Acland Foundation reflecting on their experience, and will be expected to share knowledge and skills acquired with colleagues and the wider industry.
The application date for the 2019 Peter M Acland Foundation Fellowship will be announced in mid 2018.
The judging panel will comprise journalists of acknowledged repute and trustees of the Peter M Acland Foundation.
Expressions of interest to apply for the second fellowship award may be made by completing the expression of interest form on this web site.