The
Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media skills,
communication and leadership program designed for standout development
professionals from the developing world. Candidates for the Fellowship are
expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a
desire to share their perspectives on global development with a broader
international audience. The Fellowship is open by nomination only.
Aspen Institute’s New Voices Fellowship is a year-long media skills,
communication and leadership program designed for standout development
professionals from the developing world. Candidates for the Fellowship are
expected to have both a record of significant professional achievement and a
desire to share their perspectives on global development with a broader
international audience. The Fellowship is open by nomination only.
While
the fellowship is non-resident and not full-time, it does require a significant
and sustained time commitment as fellows write opinion articles, participate in
interviews with local and international media, and speak at international
conferences. All expenses related to the fellowship are paid, including certain
media-related travel costs.
the fellowship is non-resident and not full-time, it does require a significant
and sustained time commitment as fellows write opinion articles, participate in
interviews with local and international media, and speak at international
conferences. All expenses related to the fellowship are paid, including certain
media-related travel costs.
Please
note, this is not a fellowship for journalists or others trained and working in
communications.
note, this is not a fellowship for journalists or others trained and working in
communications.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Asked Questions
Q:
Is the New Voices Fellowship only open to people from African countries?
Is the New Voices Fellowship only open to people from African countries?
A:
No! We welcome candidates from any developing country.
No! We welcome candidates from any developing country.
Q:
Will I get paid as a New Voices Fellow?
Will I get paid as a New Voices Fellow?
A:
No, but we pay all expenses for the fellowship, and often provide funds for
Fellows to participate in media-related activities and conferences.
No, but we pay all expenses for the fellowship, and often provide funds for
Fellows to participate in media-related activities and conferences.
Q:
How much time will I spend on the Fellowship?
How much time will I spend on the Fellowship?
A:
We hold two major meetings during the fellowship year, where you�ll
be expected to travel and take part in intensive media training. These are
usually each about 5 days long. In addition, most fellows estimate spending
about 5 hours per week working on fellowship-related activities, including
meeting with their mentors, taking part in interviews, and writing opinion
pieces.
We hold two major meetings during the fellowship year, where you�ll
be expected to travel and take part in intensive media training. These are
usually each about 5 days long. In addition, most fellows estimate spending
about 5 hours per week working on fellowship-related activities, including
meeting with their mentors, taking part in interviews, and writing opinion
pieces.
Q:
Can I nominate myself for the Fellowship?
Can I nominate myself for the Fellowship?
A:
We ask that you find a mentor, supervisor or professor to nominate you, if
possible.
We ask that you find a mentor, supervisor or professor to nominate you, if
possible.
Q:
If I get many people to nominate me, am I more likely to be chosen as a New
Voices Fellow
If I get many people to nominate me, am I more likely to be chosen as a New
Voices Fellow
A:
No. It�s fine if more than one person
nominates you, but this is not a popularity contest. You only need one good
nomination.
No. It�s fine if more than one person
nominates you, but this is not a popularity contest. You only need one good
nomination.
Q:
Can I miss one of your meetings if chosen as a fellow?
Can I miss one of your meetings if chosen as a fellow?
A:
Unfortunately, these meetings are one of the core components of this
Fellowship, and are mandatory.
Unfortunately, these meetings are one of the core components of this
Fellowship, and are mandatory.
Q:
I�m a journalist/PR
professional/communications expert. Can I participate in this Fellowship?
I�m a journalist/PR
professional/communications expert. Can I participate in this Fellowship?
A:
We love communications people, but this fellowship is really for development
experts, not journalists/PR professionals/communications experts. There are
many excellent fellowship programs for journalists, and we encourage you to
apply for them!
We love communications people, but this fellowship is really for development
experts, not journalists/PR professionals/communications experts. There are
many excellent fellowship programs for journalists, and we encourage you to
apply for them!
Q:
What do you look for in a New Voices Fellow?
What do you look for in a New Voices Fellow?
A:
For some examples of what we�re looking for, check
out the bios of our previous classes of Fellows. We like people with big ideas,
who have a proven track record of implementing them. We also like people with
strong personal stories and the ability to think critically about development
as it relates to their own experiences. Finally, we�re
looking for people who aren�t shy about sharing
their opinions, and have strong potential in writing and public speaking.
For some examples of what we�re looking for, check
out the bios of our previous classes of Fellows. We like people with big ideas,
who have a proven track record of implementing them. We also like people with
strong personal stories and the ability to think critically about development
as it relates to their own experiences. Finally, we�re
looking for people who aren�t shy about sharing
their opinions, and have strong potential in writing and public speaking.
Q:
Is there an age limit for this Fellowship?
Is there an age limit for this Fellowship?
A:
No. In fact, we like people who have some experience, and recognize that often
this comes with age.
No. In fact, we like people who have some experience, and recognize that often
this comes with age.
How
to Apply
to Apply
- Ask
someone to nominate you. This person could be a mentor, supervisor or
professor. We ask that this person know you and your work well. - We
will review your nomination. If you pass through the first round, we’ll be
in touch with you directly, asking you to submit an application. This
application involves two essays and a series of questions. - Once
the New Voices team has reviewed applications, we will ask a small group
of finalists to participate in an interview via Skype or phone. From this
group, we will choose the final class of Fellows.
For
more information, visit http://newvoicesfellows.aspeninstitute.org/Nominations
more information, visit http://newvoicesfellows.aspeninstitute.org/Nominations
