Australian High Commission
New Delhi
India, Bhutan

PA FM Visit: Australian Foreign Minister Announces New Fellowship for Indian Media Professionals

14 October 2009

Australian Foreign Minister Announces New Fellowship for Indian Media Professionals

I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Australia-India Council Media Fellowships.

These new fellowship will give India’s young media professionals grants of AUD $10,000 (4 lakh rupees) to enable them to spend up to six weeks in Australia researching stories of their choice.

The Fellowships aim to provide outstanding young media people a chance to advance their careers and expand their knowledge of Australia.

More details on the fellowship can be found at www.dfat.gov.au/aic & www.india.embassy.gov.au