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Applications are now open for the Jefferson Fellowship 2025, a fully funded international fellowship that will take you on a three-week study tour across Honolulu (USA), Indonesia, and Thailand from October 5-23, 2025. This exceptional fellowship is designed for journalists who are keen to explore and understand the cultural, economic, and environmental issues shaping the Indo-Pacific region.
The 2025 theme is "The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia", focusing on the challenges of food security in Southeast Asia, including climate change, rising prices, and disruptions in global supply chains. The fellowship provides full coverage of travel costs, accommodation, meals, and more, making it an unparalleled opportunity for journalists to deepen their knowledge of one of the most dynamic regions in the world.
๐๏ธ Fellowship Details
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Host Countries: USA, Thailand, Indonesia
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Duration: 3 Weeks
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Program Dates: October 5โ23, 2025
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Organized by: East-West Center
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Funding: Fully Funded
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Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
๐ธ Whatโs Covered?
The fellowship covers:
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โ๏ธ Round-trip airfare
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๐จ Accommodation
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๐ฝ๏ธ Meals and a meal allowance
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๐ Ground transportation
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๐ฌ Airport transfers
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๐ Cultural activities
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๐ฃ๏ธ Interpretation services
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๐๏ธ Organized meetings and visits
๐ฑ Program Theme
The 2025 Jefferson Fellowship will explore food security challenges in Southeast Asia, a region grappling with:
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๐ Climate change impacts
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๐ฐ Rising food prices
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๐ Declining fisheries
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๐ Disruptions in global supply chains
As a journalist, youโll have the opportunity to explore these critical issues while examining how they affect the future of global food security.
๐ Eligible Countries
The fellowship is open to citizens from:
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
โ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Jefferson Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements:
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Nationals from the Indo-Pacific region or U.S. citizens
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Journalists (print, broadcast, or online) with at least 5 years of professional experience
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Proficiency in English (professional setting)
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A strong desire to generate content (print stories, blogs, social media posts) during and after the program
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A commitment to exploring and reporting on food security issues in the region
๐ Required Documents
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Application form
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Letter of interest
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Resume or CV
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Employerโs statement of support
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Letters of recommendation
๐ How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the official website. Create an account, complete the application form, and submit the required documents.
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