Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting
Contact:
Fellowships Coordinator
Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting
URI Graduate School of Oceanography
Narragansett, RI 02882
Tel: (401) 874-6211
Fax: (401) 874-6486
fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org
www.metcalfinstitute.org
Application:
Applications must be postmarked by April 9, 2007. There is no application fee. Visit www.metcalfinstitute.org for an application.
Fellowship program #1
Metcalf Institute Ninth Annual Workshop for Journalists
Coastal Impacts: Marine and Environmental Science for Journalists
June 10 - June 15, 2007
This science immersion program for early- to mid-career journalists provides opportunities to work in the field and lab with scientists and attend lectures and panel sessions by leading writers and researchers. The workshop emphasizes data collection and analysis, research methods, and the integration of science with public policy and the local community.
Eligibility
Workshop fellowships are available to journalists from all media who are interested in learning about marine and environmental science for improved reporting. Limited space is available for qualified non-U.S. citizens.
Prize
Room, board, and tuition (transportation not included).
Application
Applications must be postmarked by Monday, January 29, 2007. There is no application fee. Visit www.metcalfinstitute.org for an application.
Fellowship program #2
Metcalf Institute Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting
September 4, 2007 - June 29, 2008
These 10-month fellowships support six minority journalists to study marine and environmental science, beginning with an environmental justice workshop and four weeks of independent study with mentorship at the University of Rhode Island, and to report on the environment for nine months with mentorship at one of six news outlets, which may include: Talk of the Nation: Science Friday; National Geographic Television; The Providence Journal; Earth and Sky Radio Series; NOVA Science Television/NOVA Online; Christian Science Monitor; and NPR-member station, WBUR. This fellowship is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Eligibility
Diversity Fellowships are available to six racial/ethnic minority journalists from all media with U.S. citizenship. A mimimum of two years of professional journalism experience is required.
Prize
Workshop tuition, a $28,000 stipend, and some travel support for each fellow.
September 2006