Newsbreak is giving grants to journalists who wish to do investigative reports on the health sector.
A total of 6 fellowships—2 in every cycle—will be awarded within a year under The Maggie De Pano Fund for Investigative Reporting on Health.
Applicants should demonstrate long-standing interest in health issues by citing in their application form any previous reportage related to the subject.
Preference will be given to story pitches on health-related issues that are relevant to the broader Philippine population and may impact on health policies in general. Topics may include, but are not limited to, any misuse of public health funds, policies that impact on public health, and any abuses, mismanagement or neglect by professionals, establishments and institutions involved in the health sector.
The deadline for applications for the first cycle is on Sept. 20, 2010. Fellowship work starts October 4.
Each fellow will receive daily allowances of P1,000 for 40 days. In addition, Newsbreak will shoulder their two-way fares (of those coming from the provinces); accommodation; and food during the 5-day mentoring at Newsbreak in the early part of the fellowship.
Interested applicants must submit the following by email to healthfellowship@newsbreak.com.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it :
· An application letter.
· Two sample health reports.
· One or more story pitches for an investigative report on the health sector, with a brief explanation of the significance of the story, and the research plan and timetable for the investigation.
· A letter from the applicant’s editor or publisher that he/she will be granted leave or a reduced workload for the duration of the fellowship
The Maggie De Pano Fund for Investigative Reporting on Health is made possible through a grant from Macare Medicals Inc. #
