The John S. Knight Fellowship programme gives international and United States (US)-based journalists an academic year at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, working with Stanford faculty and regional resources to broaden and deepen their understanding of economic, historical, philosophical, social issues, and trends shaping the nation and world.

The one-year fellowships are granted annually to 12 US and up to 8 international editors, journalists, reporters, photographers, and radio and television broadcasters. The programme focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership to foster high quality journalism - including an emphasis on developing and strengthening press freedoms around the world. It seeks Fellows with a broad range of experience and skills. The programme welcomes applications from all qualified international journalists, but will pay particular attention to international journalists who can have a direct impact on the development of a free press and flow of information in their countries, as well as international journalists from countries with a more robust press, especially those who would focus on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Please note, two deadline dates: December 15 2009 for international applicants; February 1 2010 for United States applicants.

All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted in English or in English translation.

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Click here to access the international and US application forms.

The Stanford University website on December 4 2008.