We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Please do not hesitate to email us at carterfellows@cartercenter.org if you have any questions.
1. Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States.
2. Submit a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. View important dates and deadlines.
3. Be a citizen or legal resident of any country in Latin America, Qatar, or United Arab Emirates. View the application procedures for international applicants.
4. Have at least three years of professional experience in journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking et al). Projects are tailored to fellows’ experience and interests and should be relevant to the dynamic mental health and substance use landscape in their country or coverage area. Fellows employed full-time are not required to leave their jobs. Preference is given to journalists who work with or for a media outlet that expresses support for and commitment to publishing or broadcasting fellowship projects.
5. Have a strong interest in mental health reporting during and after the fellowship year. Previous mental health reporting experience is not required.
6. The Learning Lab to train and prepare fellows for the fellowship year, held at the beginning and end of the fellowship year every September, is virtual due to Covid-19 until further notice. Previously, fellows attended training at The Carter Center.
1. Short Biography. A paragraph including a biography, accomplishments, and awards.
2. Summary of proposed project. A short paragraph describing the issue you would like to report on, why you have selected that issue and what you hope to achieve with your reporting. (150-word limit)
3. Resume that includes media organizations for which you have worked or produced work, professional memberships, and other achievements.
4. Informal essay (800-word maximum)
5. Work samples
6. Letters of recommendation
One letter of recommendation is optional for submission.
If you opt not to submit a letter of recommendation, it will not count against your application.
7. Letter of support from media outlet.
Applicants must provide one letter of support from a media outlet.
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