The Independent Journalism Center in cooperation with Missouri School of Journalism (USA) and Center of Professional Journalists Training (Paris, France) announces the opening of the application process for postgraduate studies at the Chisinau School of Advanced Journalism for the 2008-2009 school year.

The School of Advanced Journalism is based on an advanced postgraduate curriculum for journalists according to international standards practiced in Europe and USA.

The admission for 2008-2009 is open to 20 persons with a higher education degree in various fields of study (social sciences, technical sciences, arts, medicine and others). Courses are offered on a:

* scholarship basis (the School offers 10 scholarships);
* free of charge (tuition-free and without scholarship); and
* for a tuition fee (sponsorships from media, nongovernmental, commercial and state institutions are accepted).

Well-known journalists from Moldova and professionals from abroad are teaching the courses. The School has professional equipment for courses in TV, radio and photo journalism, and other necessary materials for acquiring practical skills in journalism.

The length of studies is ten month, and here are some of the courses taught: News writing, Radio Journalism, TV-Journalism, Media Law, Ethics, On-line journalism, Investigative reporting, Economic and business reporting, Photojournalism, Media management, and others. More details can be found at www.scoaladejurnalism.md .

The Certificate of Studies is given after the final project is completed and presented at the end of the academic year. It is signed by the Independent Journalism Center, the Missouri School of Journalism (USA) and Center for Professional Training of Journalists (Paris, France).

The selection of candidates will be base on the following documents:

* CV
* Filled application form
* Letter of motivation
* Three journalistic works
* Two letters of recommendation
* Copy of diploma of undergraduate studies (the final year students will have to submit a certificate confirming their status)
* Copy of the national identity card

The selection will finalize with a written test and an interview.

The deadline for application is 28 March 2008, 18.00.
Tel.: (+373 22) 92 94 40, 21 36 52, 22 75 39.
Independent Journalism Center,
53 Sciusev Street, MD 2012, Chisinau