Apply for a Reporting Trip in Nepal: Covered costs of travel, accommodation, meal: Deadline: 16 February 2015

The International Reporting Project provides opportunities for journalists to report internationally on critical issues that are under covered in the news media. For the 2015 the are accepting applications for a reporting trip in Nepal. The trip will focus on health and development in Nepal, particularly in light of the upcoming end of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the potential adoption of Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will be expected to post frequent stories – such as articles, blog posts, infographics, interactive stories, slideshows, social media posts, video and audio clips – before, during and after the trip.

This fellowship is open to innovative journalists, bloggers, influential social media practitioners, and other media professionals. Preference will be given to citizens or residents of Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States.

The IRP will purchase the fellows’ roundtrip air tickets to Nepal and will pay for visas, hotel costs, local transportation and several meals.

You can apply online here where you need to provide the required information and documents.