Thomson Reuters Foundation offers:
full bursaries for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition working for organisations with no resources for training. Bursaries would include travel expenses (economy class), accommodation and a modest living allowance. This arrangement is subject to variation.
Part-funded bursaries are available for journalists from the developing world/countries in political transition who work for organisations that have limited resources for training, in this instance Reuters Foundation waives the tuition cost. In exceptional circumstances journalists from the developed world will be considered for part-funded bursaries.
Thomson Reuters Foundation also offers training for journalists from any region from an organisation that has the resources to fully cover the following costs of the programme: tuition fees: £200 per day (£1000 for a 5-day course), travel and accommodation costs and living expenses. Thomson Reuters Foundation would provide a list of hotels for participants who require accommodation. If you have any questions please email: foundation@reuters.com

• A biography of up to 250 words outlining your career.
• Please briefly list the following, each on a new line, even if some details are repeated from the application form: 1. Full name 2. Country 3. City/area where you live and work 4. Which medium/media you work for mainly (newspaper, magazine, agency, TV, radio, online, other) 5. The name of your station/publication 6. Your current job title 7. Your chief responsibilities 8. How many years you have worked there 9. Are you full-time, part-time or freelance 10. Previous training courses you have attended a) at home b) abroad c) run by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. 11. Write one paragraph on how much experience you have had covering HIV/Aids 12. What percentage of your time do you currently spend covering HIV/Aids? 13. How easy is it for you to access the Internet for work? 14. Please rate your skills in the following areas as none, limited, good or very good: a) using Microsoft Word or other word processor; b) organising files on a computer; c) blogging 15. What language do you write / broadcast in mainly?
• Two recent examples of your published work, preferably relevant to the course for which you are applying, with a brief summary in English (if necessary). TV/Radio journalists can send in their scripts and a brief summary.
• Outline the the HIV/AIDS situation in your own country in up to 250 words, as if you were telling a friend from another country and limiting statistics to the most important or telling ones. This could cover the broad picture; progress or lack of it in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS; particular obstacles; drugs availability and the economic costs of the disease; the general outlook; social issues, stigma, government attitude, etc. - and in particular anything unique to your country or region.
• A statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying.