Carter Center Launches Fellowship on Climate Change’s Impact on Mental Health

The Carter Center is proud to announce a new fellowship within the 2024-2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, focusing on the intersection of mental health and climate change. This fellowship aims to highlight the mental health challenges faced by socioeconomically disadvantaged populations outside the United States, with a particular emphasis on youth and young adults.

Program Details:

• Application Deadline: June 28, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET
• Fellowship Announcement: August 1, 2024
• Fellowship Duration: September 2024 to September 2025
• Stipend for U.S.-based Fellows: $10,000

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism provide journalists with the resources and training needed to produce impactful stories that drive change and reduce stigma around mental health and substance use issues. Over the past 28 years, more than 275 fellows have been selected, contributing to significant societal impacts through their reporting.

Eligibility:

• Journalists with at least three years of reporting experience
• Innovative project proposals in any media format (digital, audio, video, print)
• Preference for projects focusing on youth and young adults

Application Process: Interested journalists can submit their project proposals through the online application form available on the Carter Center’s website. The selection committee, comprising current and former journalists, mental health experts, and the Fellowship Advisory Board, will review applications with an emphasis on diversity across various criteria.

Impact and Recognition: Fellowship projects have led to major changes in public policies and services, earned prestigious awards, and provided critical insights into mental health and substance use challenges. This fellowship continues to build on the legacy of its founder, former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, aiming to elevate the quality and reach of mental health reporting globally.

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