Applications for the John Smith Fellowship Programme 2008
The 2008 Fellowship Programme is now underway.
Applications for the 2009 Programme will open in September 2008.
For more information about how to apply please use the following links:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/governance-js-home.htm
Advice for Applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
Normally, successful candidates are aged between 25 and 35 and in employment at the time of application. Outstanding candidates may be considered even if they do not meet these criteria. Preference is given to applicants working in:
- the political process, e.g. in parliament or in a reputable political party/institution;
- legal services, especially in the field of human rights;
- journalism/broadcasting;
- government service (including local government);
- NGOs with explicit involvement in furthering democracy and social justice, or encouraging equal rights, democratic access and accountability in government.
Short-listed candidates are interviewed in-country, and the final selection of Fellows is made by the John Smith Memorial Trust and the British Council in the UK.
Want to know more?
More Details about the Trust and it's work.
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Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill speaking about the Fellowship Programme - broadband / narrowband
Antonina Santalova, 2005 Kyrgyz Fellow, talking about her Fellowship experience - broadband / narrowband
