By: E&P Staff The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced a three-year, $3.8 million grant for journalism Fellowships. The program is also launching new health journalism Fellowships to develop a cadre of journalists who can provide coverage of important health issues, including HIV/AIDS.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation provided a three-year, $1.7 million grant to support health Fellowships for journalists in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program, administered by the International Center for Journalists, has helped 30,000 journalists and media managers make a difference around the world.
Fellowships last a year and are open to qualified candidates from around the world. Fluency in the local language is required. The program also dispatches short-term Fellows who can respond rapidly to calls for assistance. Regional advisory committees comprised of international experts help identify the best projects and Fellows.
The International Center for Journalists, a nonprofit, professional organization, promotes quality journalism worldwide in the belief that independent, vigorous media are crucial in improving the human condition.
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