Karachi, The Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI) has opened applications for its Fellowship Program, designed to enhance the quality of journalism in the Global South and help journalists adapt to modern technologies. The program, part of the Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN), aims to foster innovation, research, and enrich journalistic content, offering practical experience within AJMN’s work culture.
According to Pak NGOs, the fellowship program targets journalists and researchers who wish to delve into the applications and ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism. The program encourages studies in AI’s role in data and investigative journalism, news verification, fact-checking, and information manipulation. It also explores new journalistic fields emerging from the advancement of AI, such as automated and immersive journalism, and the ethical considerations involved in employing AI in journalistic practices.
Eligibility for the fellowship requires a bachelor’s degree, at least four years of professional experience in journalism or research, and fluency in English, both spoken and written. The fellowship is specifically open to full-time journalists or researchers, whether freelancers or employed, who have strong research and writing skills. Notably, the Al Jazeera Fellowship in English is exclusively available to applicants from non-Arab countries.
Fellows are expected to develop and submit a research paper up to 7,000 words as per AJMI guidelines, provide monthly reports on work status and progress, and actively engage with the Al Jazeera community. This commitment underscores the program’s dedication to rigorous academic research and practical application within the journalistic field.
The fellowship represents an opportunity for journalists and researchers to contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality journalism, particularly in the context of rapidly evolving technologies like AI. By focusing on the Global South, the program aims to provide a unique perspective on journalism’s future and its ethical implications in the age of artificial intelligence.