The Nieman
Foundation is inviting applications for Fellowship in Journalism
Innovation for the 2014-15 academic year to work on a specific course
of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. The
Nieman-Berkman Fellow will work at the two centers of Harvard
University: the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and
the Berkman Center for Internet & Society. In addition to this,
the fellow will be expected to spend the year in residence in Cambridge. The
fellow will receive $60,000 as a a stipend over 10 months. The
deadline for applications is January 31, 2014.
Study
Subject (s):
Fellowship is awarded for a specific course of research or a specific project
relating to journalism innovation.
Course Level:
Fellowship is available for a specific course of research or a specific
project.
Scholarship
Provider: The Nieman Foundation
Scholarship can
be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-The Nieman-Berkman Fellowship is open to both United States citizens and
citizens of other countries.
-Candidates should either be working journalists or work for a news
organization in a business, technology, or leadership capacity. Independent
journalists are also welcome to apply.
-The Nieman Foundation and the Berkman Center share a commitment to diversity
and encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Scholarship
Open for Students of Following Countries: The Nieman-Berkman Fellowship is open to both
United States citizens and citizens of other countries.
Scholarship
Description:
The Nieman-Berkman Fellowship in Journalism Innovation will bring at least one
individual to Harvard University for the 2014-15 academic year to work on a
specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism
innovation. The fellowship is a collaboration between two parts of Harvard: the
Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Center for Internet &
Society. Both share a set of common interests around journalism, innovation,
and the evolution of the digital space. And both have longstanding fellowship
programs that give people a year to learn and collaborate with others in the
Harvard community.
Number of
award(s):
The Nieman Foundation selects up to 12 United States and 12 International
journalists for Nieman Fellowships each year.
Duration of
award(s): Fellowship
is awarded for 10 months.
What does it
cover? The
Nieman-Berkman Fellow will receive the standard Nieman Fellowship stipend from
the Nieman Foundation, which is $60,000 over 10 months. Fellows receive
additional allowances for housing, childcare, and health insurance, which
differ in size depending on their family situation.
Notification: Interviews with finalists
will be held in the spring, and, if a satisfactory candidate is found, the winner
will be notified in April.
How to Apply: Applicants should apply
through the Nieman Fellowship online application process.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
The deadline for application is January 31, 2014.
