The aim of The Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism is to assist a varied group of journalists from the United States, Ireland, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. These fellows are deeply committed to addressing some of the most significant mental health challenges faced by society.
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Established in 1996 by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the mental health journalism fellowships program operates on the principle of providing journalists with the necessary resources to report on mental health, an often overlooked health issue, and to use storytelling to combat the stigma and discrimination experienced by millions of people daily.
Throughout the past thirty years, over 250 journalists from participating countries such as New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, Latin America, and the current cohort have been awarded these highly competitive fellowships. Today, the fellows continue to work within their newsrooms and communities to report on mental health issues and bring about positive change.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. For international applicants, please refer to the application procedures.
- Ensure all sections of the application are filled out, as incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Check for important dates and deadlines.
- Possess a minimum of three years of professional journalism experience, encompassing writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking, etc. Fellowship projects are tailored to the fellows’ expertise and interests and should be relevant to the evolving landscape of mental health and substance use in their respective country or coverage area. Full-time employed fellows are not required to leave their jobs. Preference is given to journalists affiliated with media outlets that express support for and commit to publishing or broadcasting fellowship projects.
- Exhibit a strong interest in mental health reporting during the fellowship year, with previous experience in this field not being a prerequisite.
- Be prepared and able to attend two training meetings at The Carter Center, scheduled at the commencement and conclusion of the fellowship year in September.
Required Application Materials
- Short Biography: A paragraph encompassing personal background, achievements, and accolades.
- Summary of proposed project: A concise passage outlining the proposed subject for reporting, reasons for its selection, and anticipated impact of the reporting (within a 150-word limit).
- Resume or CV that entails media organizations for which you have worked or produced work, professional
- Informal Essay (800-word maximum):
- Reasons for applying for the fellowship.
- Clear project proposal and completion plan, including expected timeline and potential obstacles.
- Discussion of the significance and timeliness of the chosen topic.
- Description of the potential impact of the project.
- Work Samples
- Provide two examples of your top work, with at least one being in the medium suggested for your project. Kindly avoid submitting irreplaceable hard copies, as materials sent by mail cannot be returned.
- The work samples do not necessarily need to be related to mental health.
- Letters of Recommendation
- Providing one recommendation letter is voluntary. Should you choose not to submit a letter, it will not affect your application.
- If you do decide to submit a recommendation letter, it should be from someone who is acquainted with your work.
- The individual providing the recommendation should be able to attest to the excellence of your work and your dedication to your project and/or mental health reporting.
- The recommender will be requested to submit their letters online once the applicant has finished the application process.
- Letter of support from Media Outlet
- Applicants must furnish a letter of support from a media outlet.
- If you are employed full-time, it is necessary to obtain a letter from your publisher, editor, manager, or newsroom leader endorsing your application and/or project.
- For freelancers or self-employed individuals, the support letter should be provided by someone knowledgeable about your work. Priority will be given to applicants with letters from editors or publishers indicating a demonstrable interest and a high likelihood of featuring the fellowship project.
- The letter of support should be submitted online after the applicant has finished the application process.”
How To Apply For Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
If you are qualified and interested, click on the provided link to commence your application.
For further information please visit the official website of Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism.
Application Deadline
April 12, 2024.
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