Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting, Rhode Island, United States (US), offers the Metcalf Institute Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting to traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic minority journalists interested in studying marine and environmental science and developing environmental reporting skills. Fellows pursue their scientific interests in a one-month independent study at the University of Rhode Island and then report on environmental and science-based news at news outlets around the nation for nine months. Pending funding, each fellowship includes a US$30,000 stipend, academic and journalism mentoring, and travel support. The Diversity Fellowships are available to US citizens only.


The deadline for application is February 23 2009.

Eligible journalists must have a minimum of one year of professional journalism experience, US citizenship, and a demonstrated interest in improving their environmental and science reporting skills.


Click here for more information.


Click here to download an application in PDF format.

Click here to read about previous Fellows.

Press release from Courtney McCourt on October 27 2008.