John Smith Fellowship Programme 2009
The John Smith Memorial Trust is no longer accepting applications for its 2009 Fellowship Programme. The application process is now CLOSED.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in-country in early 2009. Final selection will take place in February 2009. A list of those selected to take part will be published here in March 2009.
The application process for the 2010 Fellowship Programme will open in September 2009.
Fellowships are invited from the following countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine.
For further information about how to apply please use the links below for your relevant country of application:
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Georgia
Advice for Applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
Short-listed candidates are interviewed in-country, and the final selection of Fellows is made by the John Smith Memorial Trust in the UK in mid-February.
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.
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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