Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism
This fellowship provides resources and training for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance their climate and environmental reporting, particularly benefiting those serving marginalized communities.
The University of Rhode Island's Metcalf Institute is now accepting applications for the Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism, targeting newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. This fellowship, aimed at entire newsrooms rather than individuals, offers resources to improve local climate and environmental reporting. Ten selected newsrooms will participate in a program that includes interactive training, a $1,000 stipend, and three months of coaching, with the goal of fostering long-term, accurate, and community-focused climate coverage. Eligibility requires that participating newsrooms designate a fellow to lead climate and environmental reporting and an additional team member (one of whom must be senior staff). Applicants must commit to attending at least five of six workshops and monthly coaching sessions. The fellowship particularly encourages applications from newsrooms serving marginalized communities, and independent journalists may apply if they work closely with a newsroom. Key dates: Application Deadline: November 18, 2024 Notification: December 17, 2024 Program Duration: January 23 – May 2025, with virtual workshops on Thursdays and additional coaching
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Additional Requirements
Eligibility: Open to local newsrooms based in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts across all mediums (print, digital, television, radio, podcast, multimedia, etc.). Newsrooms must commit to naming a fellow who will serve as the climate and environment coverage lead, as well as an additional second individual who also will attend weekly workshops. One of these roles must be filled by a senior staff member (i.e. editor, executive producer, general manager). Participants must be based in Connecticut, Rhode Island or Massachusetts. Participants must agree to attending 5 out of the 6 workshops and at least one coaching session per month. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to improving their coverage of climate and environmental issues that affect their local communities. Metcalf Institute strives to create a diverse Fellowship cohort. Newsrooms that are by and for marginalized marginalized or underserved communities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Independent journalists (freelancers) may apply if they have a working relationship with a local newsroom.
Geographic Eligibility
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