NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024

This informs the public about the NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024

Program Details

16 participants (8 journalists and eight scientists) will be selected and trained in biodiversity reporting, transboundary water resources reporting, science journalism, science communication, and data journalism during the fellowship program.

This program will entail an inception in-person residential training workshop for both scientists and journalists on how to work together effectively; follow-up online training and mentorship sessions on specific topics; collaborative projects between scientists and journalists to produce communication outputs; and events that bring scientists and journalists together to showcase their work with the general public.

During the program, participants will then co-produce communication outputs based on the scientists’ research, such as stories, podcasts, Twitter threads, blog posts, short videos, MoJo videos and others.

Eligibility

  • Professional journalists with an interest in reporting on water and the environment

  • Scientists and researchers from different disciplines work on topics related to water and/or the environment, such as climate change, biodiversity, water quality, water infrastructure, and hydrology.

We particularly encourage early-stage career water and environment journalists and researchers to apply for this fellowship.

The total grant amount for this opportunity is  $800

How to Apply

For those interested in the NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024. Submit your application by completing this form.
Please note you will need to prepare the following:

  • Your CV

  • Information/links to the research you plan to communicate (if you are a scientist)

  • Related research studies you have done in the past (if you are a scientist)

  • Links to any scientific communication you have produced in the past, such as science stories, blog posts or social media posts, especially on water and environmental topics(if you are a journalist)

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 March 2024.

Open this link for more details about NileWell Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program 2024.

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