Annual Workshop for Journalists Eligibility & Application
Journalists from all media who want to improve their skills in marine and
environmental reporting are invited to apply for a Metcalf Institute fellowship for the Tenth Annual Workshop for Journalists, to be held June 8-13, 2008.
Eligibility
Annual Workshop Fellowships are available on a competitive basis to print, broadcast and electronic journalists with a demonstrated interest in marine and environmental science reporting and who wish to gain understanding in coastal science and scientific method.
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of professional journalism experience.
There is limited space for non-U.S. professional journalists in the Annual Workshop for Journalists. Non-U.S. citizens who apply must meet the above requirements and, additionally, have fluency in spoken English and be able to arrange for travel to and from the United States.
Application
Interested journalists should fill out an application form ( Download the application (.pdf - 66 kB) ) and complete all items required on the application, including a list of jobs in journalism, a resume, an essay, work samples and letters of reference. The original package and three copies of the original package should be postmarked no later than January 28, 2008 for the Tenth Annual Science Immersion Workshop for Journalists. Detailed instructions are on the application form.
For more information on the fellowship, see the Past Workshop Agendas or contact us by phone (401-874-6211) or e-mail.
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