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THE MICHENER-DEACON FELLOWSHIP
Entry Rules
The Michener-Deacon Fellowship is Canada’s premier award to
encourage excellence in investigative print, broadcast, and online
journalism that serves the public interest.
The Fellowship is granted annually to a mature journalist for four
months’ leave. It provides $30,000 and accountable expenses of up to
$5,000 to allow the winner time to
complete a project that serves the public interest and enhances the
journalist’s competence.
Canadian citizens or residents of Canada who are active in Canadian
journalism are eligible to apply. Proposals of direct Canadian
interest are preferred.
Applicants are expected to submit written outlines for their
proposed projects (5 copies - plus 5 copies of any supporting
material). The judges will take into consideration the
candidate’s enthusiasm for the proposed project and the quality of
the presentation.
Applicants must provide copies of academic records and relevant work
history. They should include a written authorization for leave and
set out any additional means of financial support that may be
available such as continuing salary and travel expenses. (e.g. paid
leave of absence)
Study at a Canadian university may be part of a successful
application but it is not a requirement. University approval must
accompany applications whose projects include such study.
Fellowship projects have included inquiries into the relationship
between pharmaceutical companies and research funding at
universities, the future of public broadcasting, threats to privacy,
and issues arising from Canada’s diversified racial mix.
Applications must include an expression of interest or, preferably,
a commitment to publish or air the completed project. The project or
a summary must be made available for posting on the website of the
Michener Awards Foundation.
The fellowship is named after the late Right Honourable Roland
Michener and the late Paul S. Deacon, former Foundation president
and generous benefactor.The closing date for applications to the
2010 Michener-Deacon Fellowship is February 19, 2010
Michener Awards Foundation
130 Albert Street, Suite 1620
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4
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