The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism is being organized by The Carter Center. This fellowship is being organized in association with Emory University guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. The fellowship seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy as well as improve health.
Objectives for Fellowship and Project Description:
In an informal essay, not to exceed 1000 words:
•Describe reasons for applying and how this fellowship could benefit the applicant’s body of work
•Clearly outline the proposed project and a plan for carrying it out
•Discuss the significance and timeliness of the topic, and explain the feasibility of the project
•Detail the potential impact the chosen topic and overall fellowship may have on reducing the stigma of mental illnesses
A list of representative publications, membership in professional organizations, major journalism prizes and/or awards and year awarded.
Eligible applicants for a fellowship must:
•Have at least three years of experience in print or electronic journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking)
•Submit a complete application, including letters of recommendation
•Awarded fellows must attend orientation and presentation meetings in September, at the beginning and end of the fellowship year
•Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States or Romania
Applications and letters of recommendation and support for 2012-2013 fellowships must be submitted (or postmarked) no later than Monday, April 16, 2012.
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