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The Central Asian Journalism Summer Institute provides early-career journalists and journalism students with the skills they need to launch successful careers in journalism and media. The Summer Institute will provide an interactive curriculum to develop participants鈥� skills in areas such as data journalism, digital media, social media, podcasting, and storytelling. The program will also strengthen participants鈥� knowledge of ethics in journalism, source verification, and disinformation. The Summer Institute is open to participants from across Central Asia and aims to develop a cross-regional network of Central Asian independent journalists and media organizations. Participants will collaborate together during the training and upon their return home continue to engage with a broader network of regional journalists, including through the GOViral network. The Central Asian Journalism Summer Institute is part of the Central Asian Media Exchange Program funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by Meridian International Center.

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麻豆传媒 will host the Central Asian Journalism Summer Institute from June 22, 2020 to July 17, 2020 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Training modules include Media Literacy, Data Journalism, and New Media Technologies. The Summer Institute will be conducted in Russian. The scholarship for this program provides international travel to and from the Summer Institute, lodging, local transportation, a meal stipend, accident insurance, and program materials. Meridian will only consider applicants who are willing to participate in all four weeks of the Summer Institute.

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- Citizen, national, or resident of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan

- 18 to 30 years of age on July 15, 2019

- 听Journalist or journalism student

- 听Relevant experience and/or study in the field

- 听Leadership and commitment to career growth, positive attitude, and initiative

- 听Commitment to develop a network of Central Asian independent journalist and media outlets

- 听Strong English language skills (preferred)

Applications must be submitted online. Application packages must include:

- 听Two letters of recommendation from an academic supervisor and a professional supervisor

(sent directly to Meridian)

- 听Two examples of recent work

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Applications are due March 1, 2020 12:00pm Eastern U.S. time.

Selection decisions will be announced in May. Please email questions to:

CASummerInstitute@meridian.org.