MSF SOUTH ASIA - WITHOUT BORDERS MEDIA FELLOWSHIP

MSF SOUTH ASIA - WITHOUT BORDERS MEDIA FELLOWSHIP

LAST DATE OF APPLICATIONS- 15th JUNE 2025
Email*
INSTRUCTIONS
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- For publication, applicants would be encouraged to additionally publish their stories in the local languages of their region (primary publication should be in English).
- Former Fellows are eligible to apply.
- Applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt upon the complete and successful submission of application.
- Applicants can apply under one of these three grant categories:
A)General Grant

(applicants can choose from one of these 5 themes)

1) Tuberculosis (Only open to applicants from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan)

2) HIV (Only open to applicants from India, Sri Lanka, Nepal)

3) Women's Health (Only open to applicants from Bangladesh,Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan)

4) Health Impact of Climate Change (Only open to applicants from India,Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal)

5) Impact of Caste on Health (Only open to applicants from India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal)

OR

B) MSF-DNDi Grant on Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and Gender Responsive R&D

(applicants can choose from one of these 2 themes)

1) Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) (Only open to applicants from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka)

2) Gender Responsive R&D (Only open to applicants from India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka)

OR

C) MSF-GARDP (The Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership) Grant on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) (Open to Applicants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal)

At MSF, we uphold the principles of impartiality, neutrality, independence and transparency, striving to ensure that all voices are heard and represented. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, religion, caste, political affiliations or socioeconomic status. Our selection process is unbiased and focused solely on the individual’s ability and potential impact of your story.

PERSONAL DETAILS
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
City Of Primary Residence*
Country of Primary Residence*
Attach CV*

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Name and Contact Details of two professional references *
Links to your profiles:*

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION (DEI)
Country Of Origin *
Gender*

MaleFemaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

THEME AND GRANT
Are you a Staff Journalist or a Freelancer*

Staff JournalistFreelancer
Name Of The Organisation (which will publish the story)*
Which Grant are you applying to? (choose one)*

General GrantMSF-DNDi GrantMSF-GARDP Grant
GENERAL GRANT
MSF-DNDi GRANT
MSF-GARDP GRANT

STORY PROPOSAL
Title of your proposal (30 words)*
Short Description Of the Story
Where will the reporting take place?(30 words)*
Story Pitch(500-750 words) Note: Description of the story you seek to pursue during your Fellowship. The pitch must cover the four W's - what, why, where, who. Pre-reporting by the applicant will be of advantage to the application. *

0/750
Medium of Publication*
Letter of commitment or interest from organisations that would publish your story (should be on official letterhead/officially stamped by the organisation)*

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Field Visit Plan (200-300words) Applicants must share :- 1.Preferred start and end dates of the fellowship 2.Field visit dates 3.Itinerary 4.Background/context of the location 5.Risks involved (legal and physical) *

0/300

STAKEHOLDERS
Name up to 10 stakeholders (institutions, organisations, collectives, individuals) that you will contact for information or insight during the reporting process for the Fellowship. (100-150 words)*
Provide links to 3 significant stories relevant to this topic which have been published recently? Explain how your story will cover a new aspect/angle of the issue or cause? (100-300 words)*

0/300
Explain why you are motivated to apply for this Fellowship (300 words)*

0/300

Are there any collaborators in this reporting assignment such as data scientists, photographers, stringers?(50-150 words)*

0/150
Tentative Date of publication of the story *
Signature*
Date of Submission*
I hereby declare that the personal information I have provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. I give my informed consent for this data to be used in the administration and facilitation of the fellowship and to be stored in the MSF South Asia database. I understand that my participation is voluntary and recipients of the Fellowship will not be considered or will not project themselves as employees of MSF South Asia.
How did you get to know about this Fellowship?*
Have you previously applied for this Fellowship?*

Yes. And I was selected.Yes. But I was NOT selected.No. I never applied.
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