Mongabay-India: Story Ideas

All applications must be submitted in English, and all final reporting will be published first in English.

Please note that we are only accepting pitches for stories with a relevance to India described here.

Mongabay only commissions original stories that have not been published in other outlets.

Support for travel expenses may also be provided by Mongabay. Please include and upload a preliminary budget estimate (using this template) if travel expenses will be required to carry out reporting. Do not include payments for your work in this budget estimate. Please also describe COVID-19-related precautions you intend to take and any travel restrictions that may impact your plans.

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Your Email*

Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number

City & Country*

Working title for this story

100 characters

Summarize the main focus of the story

300 characters

Tell us about your pitch

2000 characters or less

Main information sources for the story

1000 characters

Rough timeline

This may also change once you start working, but just for an idea

Will travel expenses be required to carry out reporting? (Budget for travel will need to be pre-approved separately with the Editor if your pitch is approved)*

YesNo

Upload your preliminary budget estimate using the template provided above

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Do not include payments for your work in this budget estimate

Your experience

Please provide your resume or CV as well as a list of where your work has been published, including links to some of stories you feel best reflect your talents. For those pitching for the first time.

Resume or CV*

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Please list at least 2 media outlets where your work has been published as well as links to 3-5 of your stories.