Mental Health Journalism Grants
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Deadline April 17, 2006
The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism provides grants to journalists to study topics related to mental health or mental illnesses as part of an international effort to reduce stigma and discrimination.
The grants are designed to increase accurate reporting on mental health issues and decrease incorrect, stereotypical information; help journalists produce high- quality work that reflects an understanding of mental health issues through exposure to well-established resources in the field; and develop a cadre of better- informed print and electronic journalists who will more accurately report information through newspapers, maga- zines, radio, television, film, and the Internet and influence their peers to do the same Every year, six U.S. fellows are awarded stipends of $10,000 each, while two New Zealand fellows are awarded $12,000 (NZD) each. In 2004-05, for the first time, two South African fellows were awarded R50,000 each. Stipends cover expenses during the fellowship project, including travel, materials, and other incidental expenses. Fellows enjoy a great deal of flexibility in scheduling their project work throughout the year. They also make two expense-paid visits to the Carter Center in Atlanta.
The first trip occurs in September, at the beginning of the fellowship year, when fellows meet with their advisers to discuss their project plans. The second visit comes in September, at the end of the fellowship year, when fellows present their completed projects. Each visit lasts three days. Projects do not require fellows to leave their jobs. Fellows are encouraged to select topics that are unique and creative. Projects may educate the public, raise awareness, and inform other journalists in the field. To be eligible for this program applicants must have at least two years of experience in print or electronic journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking). See the Carter Center Web site for complete program information and details on current recipients and their projects.
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