This year's intake is now open! 

APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Media Fellows program aims to boost Canada’s visibility in the region by supporting Asia-based journalists to travel to Canada to produce and publish written or broadcast pieces on topics related to maritime security, emerging technology (AI, innovation, and emerging and clean tech), economic and energy security (supply chain management, critical minerals, and energy transitions), or another area demonstrably relevant to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. 

Under this program, supported by the Government of Canada, Media Fellows spend up to three weeks in Canada researching and preparing their stories for publication or broadcast upon their return to their home economy. 

To apply, please submit the following to applications@asiapacific.ca by June 15, 2026:

  • Proposal for story series (2-5 pages max.)
  • Proposed budget
  • Letter from an editor confirming interest in publishing the output

  • Samples of 2-3 of the applicant’s written work/previous media outputs

    For more details on how to apply, visit our 'Join Us' page.

2025-26 Indo-Pacific Media Fellows:
 

  • Kiran Jacob from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, produced two in-depth stories exploring how Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy is building economic bridges with Asia, with a focus on building sovereign artificial intelligence compatibilities, synergies in hydrogen and clean energy transitions, and how small and medium enterprises can better grow, scale, and access each other’s markets.  

    Kiran's two stories, titled “Pushing AI research to the forefront” and “Cleantech: Building blocks of the hydrogen economy,” were published by The Edge Malaysia.
     
  • Yogi Tujuliarto from Jakarta, Indonesia, created four feature television reports and a longform article, published (in Bahasa, with English subtitles available) by CNN Indonesia, exploring how Canada’s clean energy sector creates and supports green jobs. He explored lessons, challenges, and innovations in hydro, wind, and solar initiatives in Canada that can inform Indonesia’s transition strategies as it seeks to reach net-zero by 2060. 

    The four television reports are titled (in English): “Canada’s green education,” “Green industry workers in Canada,” “Giving new space for bees,” and “Restore the Pacific Salmon’s home.” The long-form article on the tangible presence of green jobs in Canada, can be found here.
     
  • Undral Amarsaikhan from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, plans to create a three-part multimedia series titled “Lessons from Canada” exploring how Canada’s innovation ecosystem, climate resilience strategies, and education models can inform and inspire Mongolia and other Indo-Pacific countries. He is exploring field research opportunities in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
     
  • Trang Bui from Hanoi, Vietnam, plans to produce a three-part series with data visualizations that explore the impact of Canadian firms looking to Vietnam to decouple from the U.S. on industries and supply chains. She is also looking at consumers in Vietnam, with a focus on the interconnected solar panel industry and Canadian beef and pork. Trang is exploring field research opportunities in Ontario and Alberta.