South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)

The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is designed for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Fellows will learn about the ways in which the media plays a part in holding democratic processes to account, including government, the civil service and security, and the broader political system in both South Asia and the UK. The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for 20 exceptional candidates to develop leadership skills necessary to tackle issues such as the media's role in promoting good governance and democratic accountability in South Asia's changing political landscapes, the challenges of misinformation, media freedom, and press independence in complex social and political environments, and the impact of digital transformation on journalism. The eight-week fellowship takes place at the University of Westminster in the UK and provides specialised training on governance, media ethics, and political reporting focused on South Asia's unique challenges, exposure to UK media practices and policy discussions through seminars, workshops, and visits to leading institutions, and opportunities to build lasting connections with fellow South Asian journalists and UK media professionals.