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Tuesday 19 June 2012

Journalism Fellowship

Journalist Fellowship Program

Print PagePrint PageThe AIDS Vaccine 2012 conference is offering up to 20 fellowships to qualified print, radio/broadcast and online journalists to attend the conference in Boston, Massachusetts USA (9 – 12 September 2012) and participate in a two-day workshop (8 – 9 September) on the global HIV epidemic and the latest in HIV vaccine research, featuring some of the leading scientists, advocates and experts in the field.
Journalist fellows will receive conference registration, transportation to and from Boston, accommodation, most meals and a per diem.

Apply Today

Applications are encouraged from reporters with experience covering the science of HIV/AIDS as well as the social, economic and larger societal impact of the epidemic.  All applicants must have strong English speaking and reading skills.  This is a competitive program.  Click here to apply.  Applications must be received by Friday, 6 July 2012.

About the Journalist Fellowship Program

The annual AIDS Vaccine conference has offered fellowships to journalists since 2009 in partnership with the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise, conference local hosts and the National Press Foundation.  This year, the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise will lead the program with support from stakeholders and local hosts to continue to help strengthen the corps of global media representatives covering HIV prevention developments and HIV vaccine research.  Highlights from previous programs conducted with the National Press Foundation can be found below.

 

Program At-A-Glance
 

8 & 9 September Intensive background briefings for fellows
10 September Conference Day 1; morning plenary preview; afternoon press conference
11 September Conference Day 2; morning plenary preview; afternoon press conference
12 September Conference Day 3; morning plenary preview
For more information, please contact Jennifer Brunet at jbrunet@vaccineenterprise.org.

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