AWARDS

AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION

AOPA Max Karant Awards for Excellence in Aviation Coverage

Frederick, MD 21756

Contact: Patricia L. Rishel

421 Aviation Way

(301) 695-2157

E-mail: pat.rishel@aopa.org

URL:

http://www.aopa.org/special/karant

AOPA 2002 Max Karant Awards for Excellence in Aviation Coverage recognize fair and insightful coverage of general aviation (non-scheduled, non-military, civilian aviation). Four $1,000 awards will be given for print, radio, television-program length and television-news or short feature categories. Works published or broadcast between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001, will be judged by a panel of aviation and media professionals. No entry fee. Postmark deadline: April 17, 2002.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS

Science Writing Award One Physics Ellipse

College Park, MD 20740-3843

Contact: Flory Gonzalez

(301) 209-3090

(301) 209-0846 FAX

E-mail: fgonzale@aip.org

URL: http://www.aip.org/aip/writing

The purpose of the Science Writing Award is to recognize and stimulate distinguished writing and illustration that improves the general public's understanding and appreciation of physics and astronomy in four categories: children's, journalists, broadcast media, and scientist. All awards winners will receive a $3000 cash award, an engraved Windsor chair and a certificate. Please visit our web page for more information. Deadline: for entries of articles, booklets, books, and radio or television programming is March 1, 2002.

THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

Heart of America Award

777 N. Meridian Street, 3rd Floor

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Contact: Mary Ellen Clipp

(317) 955-3845

(317) 955-3884 FAX

E-mail: mclipp@legion-aux.org

URL: http://www.legion-aux.org

The Heart of America Award, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, recognizes the efforts of the print, broadcast, and electronic media to produce work that contributes to the advancement of women and their families in America. Winners are selected in five categories: magazine, newspaper, radio, television, and electronic media. Entries must have been published between April 1, 2001 and March 31, 2002. Deadline: April 21, 2002.

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION

American Planning Association Journalism Awards

122 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600

Chicago, IL 60603

Contact: Lois Tucker

(312) 431-9100 ext. 6383

(312) 431-9985 FAX

E-mail: ltucker@planning.org

URL: http://www.planning.org/abtapa/abtapa.html

The American Planning Association Journalism Awards are given to North American newpspers for public service rendered in the advancement fo city and regional planning. The award is made to a newspaper in each of three classes: circulation below 50,000; circulation between 50,000 and 100,000; and circulation above 100,000. Award certificates are presented to the winning newspapers. When individuals are cited, a $200 cash prize is awarded to be shared by the winning reporters.

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Ray Bruner Science Writing Award 800 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Contact: Deborah Dillard

(202) 777-2436

(202) 777-2532 FAX

E-mail deborah.dillard@apha.org

URL: http://www.apha.orgjnews/bruner.htm

Awarded to a journalist with no more than three years experience on the health/science/medical beat and no more than five years total experience as a journalist. Health/medical/science stories published between August 31, 2001 to August 31 2002 are eligible. The winner receives $1,500, plaque and expenses to cover the Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association established in 1971, The award commemorates Ray Bruner, former science editor of the Toledo Blade, who spent much of his 40-year career encouraging journalists to become science reporters. The award is supported by the Toledo Blade. Deadline: August 31, 2002.

THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COLON AND RECTAL SURGEONS

2002 National Media Awards 85 W. Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Contact: Dick Bragaw (847) 934-5580

(847) 934-5596 FAX

E-mail: ascrs@execadmin.com

Two $1,000 cash awards given for excellence in communicating information about colon and rectal disease, such as colon cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis. Awards in two categories: print (newspaper, magazine) and broadcast (radio and television). Deadline: March 15, 2002.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS

Circle of Excellence Media Awards

444 East Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Contact: LaSandra Cooper

(847) 228-7485 FAX

(847) 228-9900

E-mail: lpc@plasticsurgery.org

URL: http://www.plasticsurgery.org

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recognizes the work of journalists who have shown initiative in their reporting of plastic surgery in newspapers, magazines, radio, national network/cable television, local television, news services, and news web sites. Awards are given to journalists with the ability to effectively decipher and interpret complex issues regarding cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, while retaining the interest of viewers or readers. Entries must be published or broadcast between May 1, 2001 and April 31, 2002. Winners will receive $500, an engraved award, and participate in a media panel held during the ASPS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Antonio, November 2-6, 2002 Deadline: June 14, 2002.

ANHEUSER-BIJSCH COMPANIES

Safe Driving Platform Journalism Contest

One Busch Place, Mail Stop 202-7

St. Louis, MO 63118

Contact: Jim Schwartz

(314) 577-9625

(314) 577-9977 FAX

E-mail: Jim.J.Schwartz@AnheuserBusch.com

Anheuser-Busch seeks stories reporting on public policy solutions to better deal with repeat drunk driving offenders or new, inexperienced drivers. Print and electronic media stories accepted. Total of four winners possible. $5,000 donated in each winner's name to any U.S. college or university of their choice, grants to be awarded by college officials to students interested in pursuing a career in journalism or public policy. Travel expenses paid for winners to attend check presentation ceremony. Stories must be from 2001. Contest open to professional journalists age 2+/- and older. Call for an information packet. Deadline: March 29, 2002.

CASEY JOURNALISM CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (CJC)

Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism

4321 Hartwick Rd., Suite 320

College Park, MD 20740

Contact: Beth Frerking, Director

(301) 699-5133

(301) 699-9755 FAX

E-mail: info@casey.umd.edu

URL: http://www.casey.umd.edu

The Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism honor distinguished coverage of disadvantaged children and families, and the institutions charged with serving them. First-place winners receive $1,000 and are eligible for $2,000 study/travel grants for future work. Award categories include newspapers, magazines, television, radio and photojournalism. Work must be published or broadcast between July 1, 2001 and June 30, 2002. CJC is a program of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland. It is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Entry deadline: August 1, 2002.

CENTER FOR MEDIA AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Paul Mongerson Prize for Investigative Reporting on the Media

2100 L Street, NW, Suite 300

Washington, DC 20037

Contact: Chris Boyer

(202) 223-2942

E-mail: cboyer@cmpa.org

The Mongerson Prize honors outstanding journalists who improve news coverage and elevate professional standards by critically evaluating and correcting distortions reported in news stories. The prize is cosponsored by the Center for Media and Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. and the Center for Governmental Studies at the University of Virginia. Prize entries must have been printed or aired during 2001. Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2002

DART CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA

The Dart Award for Excellence in Reporting on Victims of Violence School of Communications

Box 353740

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195

Contact: Larry Zalin

(206) 616-3223

(206) 685-1722 FAX

E-mail: uwdart@u.washington.edu

URL: http://www.dartcenter.org

The Dart Award is a $10,000 team prize for the newspaper story or series that best illustrates the effects of violence on its victims and the ways individuals react to emotional trauma. Write or see web site for guidelines. Entry deadline: February 1, 2002.

EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION

National Fellowships in Education Reporting

1331 H Street, NW, Suite 307

Washington, DC 20005

Contact: Lisa Walker

(202) 637-9700

E-mail: ewa@ewa.org

(202) 637-9707 FAX

URL: http://www.ewa.org

Since the 1960's, EWA has sponsored awards for outstanding education reporting in 20 categories: small and large papers, magazines, trade, television and radio. Online is included in any category. First prizes, $250; Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize for Distinguished Education Reporting, $1,000. Selections are made by an independent panel of judges. Chief judge: Chris Harvey, University of Maryland College of Journalism. Presentation at national seminar in April. Entry forms from EWA or see our Web site. Deadline: postmark January 16, 2002.

THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES

Peter R. Weitz Award

11 Dupont Circle N.W, Suite 750

Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: Julianne Smith

(202) 238-4003

(202) 265-1662 FAX

E-mail: jsmith@gmfus.org

URL: http://www.gmfus.org

The German Marshall Fund sponsors the Peter R. Weitz Prizes for European Journalism. Annual awards are for excellence in reporting and analyzing European and Transatlantic affairs in honor of Peter R. Weitz, a longtime executive with the German Marshall Fund. The $10,000 senior award is open to all journalists working for American newspapers and magazines. The $5,000 young journalists awards is open to journalists under 35. Awards are announced in May for work published the previous calendar year. Contact Julianne Smith at the German Marshall Fund for more information. Deadline: last day of February.

INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGISTS

Food Science Journalism Awards

221 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 300

Chicago, IL 60601-1291

Contact Jim Klapthor

(312) 782-8424 ext. 231

(312) 416-7933 FAX

E-mail: jnklapthor@ift.org

URL: http://www.ift.org/press

IFT awards the top newspaper, consumer magazine and television stories for 2001 that accurately and effectively reported the scientific perspective on compelling food issues. Prize for winner in each category is $1,000, a commemorative plaque and travel and lodging to-and-from IFT's Annual Meeting and IFT Food EXPO in Anaheim, California, June 15-19, 2002.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS INC.

The IRE Awards for Investigative Reporting

138 Neff Annex

Missouri School of Journalism

Columbia, MO 65211

Contact: Carolyn Edds

(573) 882-2042

(573) 882-5431 FAX

E-mail: info@ire.org

URL: http://www.ire.org

The annual IRE Awards for Investigative Reporting are given for stories that show investigative initiative, originality, persistence and importance. The categories are: network/syndicated TV programs; top 20 markets; stations under top 20 markets; newspapers over 250,000 circulation; newspapers between 250,000 and 100,000; newspapers below 100,000; books; magazines/specialty publications; online publications; FOI; student work and the Renner Award for Crime Reporting, which carries a $1,000 prize. Deadline: January 14, 2002.

THE JOAN SHORENSTEIN CENTER ON THE PRESS, POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY

Goldsmith Awards Program

John F. Kennedy School of Government

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 02138

(617) 495-8269

URL: http://www.shorensteincenter.org

The Goldsmith Awards Program at the

Joan Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, has as its goal the encouragement of a more insightful, spirited public debate about government, politics and the press. The program offers a $25,000 Investigative Reporting Prize, and two $2,500 Book Prize. Submission for the Investigative Reporting Prize and the Book Prize deadline: December 31, 2001.

MENSA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION

American Mensa Education & Research Foundation Reporting Award

1229 Corporate Drive West

Arlington, TX 76006

Contact: Phyllis Miller

E-mail: millerp@mail.montclair.edu

(973) 655-4225

(973) 655-7382 FAX

A $1,000 prize will be awarded for excellence in reporting on any aspect of human intelligence, particularly giftedness. Articles must be published between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001 in a newspaper or magazine meant for a general audience. Send entries to MERF Reporting Competition, 1229 Corporate Drive West, Arlington, TX 76006. Deadline: February 1, 2002.

NATIONAL HEADLINER AWARDS

226 Mt. Vernon Avenue

P.O. Box 239

Northfield, NJ 08225-0239

Contact: Michael R. Schurman

(609) 646-8826 FAX

(609) 646-8896

URL: http://www.NationalHeadIiner

Awards.com

National Headliner Awards 68th year. Plaques in 50 categories, including general, investigative and public service reporting; columns; feature writing; editorial writing; photography and graphics for newspapers, magazines, syndicates and news services. Reporting public service and documentary categories for radio and TV stations, networks and syndicates. Sponsored by Press Club of Atlantic City. Deadline: January 11, 2002.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Eighth Annual Health Care

Journalsim Award

1225 19th Street, NW, Suite 710

Washington, DC 20036

Contact: Anne Mahoney

(202) 296-4179

(202) 296-4319 FAX

E-mail: amahoney@nihcm.org

URL: http://www.nihcm.org

The National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Educational Foundation (NIHCM Foundation) would like to invite you to submit an entry for our Eighth Annual Health Care Journalism Award. The award, in which includes a $10,000 prize in two categories, (general circulation and trade circulation) focuses on reporting and writing on innovations in health care policy, financing and delivery during 2001. Entry forms can be found at www.nihcm.org or for more information, please e-mail mahoney@ nihcm.org. Deadline: March 31, 2002.

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION

2002 Mental Health Media Awards

1021 Prince Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Contact: Chris Condayan

(703) 838-7551

(703) 684-5968 FAX

E-mail: mediainfo@nmha.org

URL: http://www.nmha.org/newsroom/awards.cfm

Each June, NMHA recognizes journalistic excellence in coverage of mental health issues during the prior year with its media awards competition. Entrants are judged by a committee of peers on the quality, educational value, and pertinence of their work. Journalists and broadcasters from all media outlets are eligible to receive awards for news and feature stories on national and local levels. Applications will be available January 15, 2002 from NMHAA and deadline is March 15.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY

Public Education Award

733 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017

(212) 476-0436

Contact: Amey Rosenblat

(212) 986-7981 FAX

E-mail: arney.rosenblat@numss.org

URL: http://www.nationalmssociety.org

The Public Education Awards, established in 1974, recognize both print and broadcast journalists for enhancing public understanding about multiple sclerosis. Winners are selected by an independent panel of journalists in four categories: print general lifestyle; print science and medical; broadcast general and lifestyle; and broadcast science and medical. Cash prize of up to $1,000 will be awarded in each of the categories. Submissions must cover stories appearing between October 1, 2000 and December 31, 2001.

Deadline: February 1, 2002.

THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB

14th Annual Freedom of the Press Awards

529 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20045

Contact: Office of the General Manager

(202) 662-8744

URL: http://npc.press.org

Entries are open to all members of the print and broadcast media or others who have exemplified the highest ideals of the journalistic profession and made major contributions to freedom of the press in 2001. Nominees should demonstrate the significant role that the press plays in guarding against abuses by those who would ignore democratic principles and betray the public trust. There are two categories, national and international.

Deadline: April 1.

OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION

OPC Awards

40 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036

Contact: Sonya Fry, Executive Director

(212) 626-9220

(212) 626-9210 FAX

E-mail: sonya@opcofamerica.org

URL: http://www.opcofamerica.org

The Overseas Press Club of America honors excellence in international coverage in 20 categories, including newspapers, wire service, magazines, radio, television, cartoon, books and photography. $1,000 award plus a certificate are presented at the 63rd Annual Awards Dinner held in New York City on Thursday, April 25, 2002 Contact OPC for entry form. Entries must be published or broadcast during 2001.

Deadline: Monday, January 28, 2002.

PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION

PAHO Awards for Excellence in International Health Reporting

525 23rd Street, NW Washington, DC 20037

Contact: Daniel Betbeder

(202) 974-3457

(202) 974-3143 FAX

E-mail: betbeded@paho.org

URL: http://www.paho.org/english/DPI/journ-award.htm

The PAHO Awards for Excellence in International Health Reporting were established to recognize outstanding reporting on international public health issues appearing in daily newspapers in the United States, U.S. magazines and broadcasts.

Deadline: October 18, 2002.

PENN STATE COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONS

Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism Pennsylvania State University

302 James Building University Park, PA 16801-3867

Contact: Angie Brown

(814) 863-6134 FAX

(814) 865-8801

E-mail: aab7@psu.edu

URL: http://www.psu.edu/dept/comm

The Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism recognizes distinguished contributions to the improvement of print and broadcast journalism through responsible analysis or critical evaluation. Work nominated for the award evaluates news media coverage of significant subjects or issues. All significant contributions, current or cumulative, consistent with the awards purpose from media or otherwise in the United States are eligible. Entries for the current competition encompass work broadcast or published in 2001. Prize is $1,000.

Deadline: January 31, 2002.

PEW CENTER FOR CIVIC JOURNALISM

James K. Batten Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism

1101 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 420 Washington, DC 20036-4326

Contact: Jan Schaffer, executive director

(202) 331-3200

(202) 347-6440 FAX

E-mail: news@pccj.org

URL: http://www.pewcenter.org

An annual $25,000 cash award for print or electronic journalists for work during the 2001 calendar year that supports People's involvement in the life of their community. Eligible are a story, series or body of work that helps people identify problems, promotes deliberation of solutions, illuminates the common ground on difficult issues, helps people make informed decisions, or advances participatory democracy in other ways. Guidelines and application are at www.pewcenter.org.

Deadline: February 8, 2002.

THE POPULATION INSTITUTE

Global Media Annual Awards for Excellence in Population Reporting

107 Second Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002

Contact: Devinka Peiris

(202) 544-3300 ext. 121

(202) 544-0068 FAX

E-mail: web@populationinstitute.org

URL: http://www.populationinstitute.org

The Global Media Awards is an annual competition honoring those who have contributed to creating awareness of population and development issues through their journalistic endeavors in a meritorious manner. Awards are made in 15 categories. Individuals or organization may submit entries from material appearing in the print and electronic media. Winners receive an expense paid study tour of a developing country/s pre-determined by the Institute. See our Web site for guidelines and entry requirements.

Deadline: September 1, 2002.

PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSA)

PRSA Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism

33 Irving Place, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10003

Contact: Alison Calvello

(212) 460-1482

(212) 995-0757 FAX

E-mail: alison.calvello@prsa.org

URL: http://www.tech.prsa.org

The Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism are presented each year by the Public Relations Society of America's Technology Section. These awards recognize journalists in two categories, business/general and technical/trade, who have published articles that are valuable to their readers, show clarity in the communication, and are significant in innovation and newsworthiness. Submissions must be published or produced in 2001. Each of the two winners (one per category) will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and two crystal awards; one for the journalists and one for the publication/news medium. Presentations will take place at a special awards ceremony at the annual PRSA Technology Section Conference on March 4, 2002 in Seattle, WA.

Deadline: January 14, 2002.

ROBERT F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL

The 34th Annual RFK Journalism Awards

1367 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036

Contact: Journalism Awards Director

(202) 463-7575

(202) 463-6606 FAX

E-mail: info@rfkmemorial.org URL:

http://www.rfkmemorial.org

Entries may include accounts of the lifestyles, challenges and potentials of the disadvantaged in the United States and internationally: insights into the causes, conditions and remedies of the plight, and the critical analyzes of public policies, programs, attitudes and private endeavors relevant to their lives. Professional prizes categories: print, cartoon, television, radio and photography. An entry fee of $35 is required for professional entries. Student prizes awarded in print and broadcast. Entries must have been published or broadcast in the United States in 2001. Entry forms, rules and regulations can be found at www.rfkmemorial.org. Professional Entry

deadline: January 26, 2002.

SCRIPPS HOWARD FOUNDATION

Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Awards

312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202

Contact: Patty Cottingham

(513) 977-3847

(513) 977-3800 FAX

E-mail: cottingham@scripps.com

URL: http://www.scripps.com/foundation/

National Journalism Awards given annually in 13 categories: Public service reporting, Web reporting, human interest writing, environmental reporting, editorial writing, commentary, business/economics reporting, photojournalism, college cartoonist, editorial cartooning, journalistic excellence in electronic media, distinguished service to literacy, distinguished service to the First Amendment. Entry fee: $25 per entry (no fee for college cartoonist or distinguished service categories); Cash prizes and trophies awarded to winners April 12, 2002, in Washington, D.C. Postmark deadline: January 31, 2002. College cartoonist deadline: January 2, 2002.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Al Nakkula Award for Police Reporting

University of Colorado

School of Journalism and Mass Communication

1511 University Avenue, 478 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0478

Contact: Beth Gaeddert

(303)492-0460

E-mail: Elizabeth.Gaeddert@ColoradO.edu

URL: http://www.Colorado.EDU/Journalism/ news/nakkula

The prize is $2,000. The 2002 award will be given for work published between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2001. Eligible are individual reporters working at daily newspapers and wire services in the United States who regularly cover police and crime. Entries may be a single story or a series or a body of work not to exceed six stories. No team entries. There is no application form, but entries must be accompanied by a letter describing any special circumstances affecting the work such as deadline pressures, and why the individual's work is outstanding. Entries need not be elaborate. They must include the letter and should be presented in a way that makes them easy for the judges to handle. For example: original tear sheets or copies of stories mounted on lightweight construction paper and bound together in some fashion with the letter attached. Entry fee is $50 per person. Checks should be made out to the "Al Nakkula Awards for Police Reporting." Judging will be done by an independent panel. All entries b ecome the property of the award committee and cannot be returned. Deadline: February 1, 2002.

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

George Foster Peabody Awards Grady College of Journalism

University of Georgia

Sanford Drive at Baldwin Street

Athens, GA 30602-3018

Contact: Dr. Horace Newcomb, director

(706) 542-3787

(706) 542-9273 FAX

E-mail: peabody@arches.uga.edu

URL: http://www.peabody.uga.edu

The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished achievement and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. They perpetuate the memory of the banker-philanthropist whose name they bear. Since 1939, the awards program has been administered by the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication of the University of Georgia. Selections are made by the National Advisory Board upon recommendation of special screening committees of UGA faculty and students. Deadline: January 15, 2002.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

The Livingston Awards for Young Journalists

Wallace House

620 Oxford Road

Ann Arbor, Ml 48104

Contact: Birgit Rieck

(734) 998-7575

(734) 998-7979 FAX

URL: http://www.livawards.org

The Livingston Awards for excellence by professionals under the age of 35 were established in 1980 by the Mollie Parnis Livingston Foundation to honor Robert L. Livingston, publisher of the journalism review More. Three $10,000 prizes for local, national and international reporting (calendar year) are conferred in a competition open to any print or broadcast medium. The awards are administered at the University of Michigan and are screened and judged by distinguished print and broadcast journalists. Deadline: February 1, 2002.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN AND GENDER

The University of Michigan Media Award for Excellence in the Coverage of

Women and Gender

1136 Lane Hall, 204 S. State Street Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1290

Contact: Janet Malley

(734) 764-9537

(734) 764-9533 FAX

E-mail: irwg@umich.edu

URL: http://www.lumich.edu/[sim]irwg/

Awards are made for print (at least 1500 words) and electronic media from 2001. Submissions should address one of the following: coverage of neglected, underrepresented issues of concern to women; that appreciates and emphasizes the gender aspects of a particular issue or event; that challenges gender-based stereotypes, including stereotypes about feminism; that brings a fresh, feminist perspective to familiar stories; that offers excellent coverage of academic research on gender. For more information about procedures, check our Web site. The award includes a $1200 honorarium. Submission deadline: March 15, 2002.

WORLD HUNGER YEAR

Harry Chapin Media Awards

505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 2100

New York, NY 10018-6582

Contact: Lisa Ann Batitto

(212) 629-8850, ext. 122

(212) 465-9274 FAX

E-mail: media@worldhungeryear.org

URL: http://www.worldhungeryear.org

The media awards honor print and electronic media for their outstanding coverage that positively impacts hunger, poverty and self-reliance. The awards also honor work that focuses on the causes of hunger and poverty. This includes: economic inequality, unemployment, homelessness, food security and other issues.

THE WORTH BINGHAM MEMORIAL FUND

The Worth Bingham Prize

1616 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20006

Contact: Susan Talalay

(202) 737-3700

(202) 737-0530 FAX

E-mail: susan@icfj.org

The $10,000 Worth Bingham Prize honors newspaper or magazine investigative reporting covering stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served. Entries must be published during the 2001 calendar year. Deadline: January 7, 2002.

FELLOWSHIPS

AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

Congressional Fellowship Program for Journalists

1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

Contact: Jeffery Biggs

(202) 483-2512

(202) 483-2657 FAX

E-mail: cfp@apsanet.org

URL:

http://www.apsanet.org/about/cfp

An opportunity for journalists to learn more about the legislative process through direct participation. Includes a comprehensive three week orientation, a full time assignment as a legislative aide in congressional offices, and a seminar program with leading congressional governmental, and academic figures. Eligibility is a B.S. and minimum two years' fulltime reporting or editing at a newspaper, magazine, radio or television station. Selected journalists receive a living stipend for the duration of the fellowship. Application deadline is December 1.

THE CARTER CENTER MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism One Copenhill

Atlanta, GA 30307 Contact: Gregory Fricchione, M.D.

(404) 420-5165

(404) 420-5158 FAX

E-mail: ccmhp@emory.edu

URL: http://www.cartercenter.org

The Carter Mental Health Program is accepting applications for its Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Six fellows are awarded grants of $10,000 each to study a selected topic regarding mental health or mental illness. Each fellow is matched with a Fellowship Advisory Board member. Applicants must have at least two years of experience in print or broadcast journalism, submit an application packet, and be able to attend two annual meetings in Atlanta, Georgia.

Deadline: May 6, 2002.

CASEY JOURNALISM CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (CJC)

Casey Journalism Center Fellowships

4321 Hartwick Rd., Suite 320 College Park, MD 20740

Contact: Beth Frerking, Director

(301) 699-5133

(301) 699-9755 FAX

E-mail: info@casey.umd.edu

Professional journalists compete to attend intensive conferences on major themes in child and family reporting, such as adolescent development, juvenile justice and child welfare. A weeklong national conference is held outside of Washington, D.C., and two-day regional conferences occur throughout the year. Conferences are limited to 30 journalists; each receives instruction, lodging, meals, resource material and a limited travel subsidy. The next national conference is April 21-26, 2002. Consult our Web site for an application an additional information. CJC is a program of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism. It is funded by the Annie E. Case' Foundation and The David and Lucile Packard Foundation.

URL: http://www.casey.umd.edu

CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISM

Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism

Contact: Len Ackland, director

University of Colorado Campus Box 478 Boulder, CO 80309-0478

(303) 492-0969 FAX

(303) 492-4114

URL: http://www.colorado.edu/journalism.cej

E-mail: ackland@spot.colorado.edu

This program will select five journalists as Ted Scripps Fellows to spend the 2002-2003 academic year at the University of Colorado at Boulder studying environmental science and policy. Print or broadcast journalists -- including general assignment reporters, editors and freelancers -- with a minimum of five 'ears' professional experience are eligible to apply. Stipend for nine months: $35,000 For more information, visit our Web site. Deadline: March 1, 2002.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM

2950 Broadway, mail code 3850 New York, NY 10027

Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism

(212) 854-6840

Contact: Terri Thompson, director

(212) 854-3900 FAX

E-mail: tat5@columbia.edu

URL: http://www.jrn.columbiaedu/knight-bagehot

An intensive mid-career program of study at Columbia University in New York City, designed to strengthen journalists' understanding of economics, business and finance. The nine-month fellowship is open to journalists with at least four years' experience. Qualified fellows may be eligible for a Master's in Journalism upon completion of this rigorous program. Fellows receive tuition and living expenses stipend of $40,000. Deadline for the 2002-

(206) 616-3223

Deadline for the 2002-2003 academic year: March 1, 2002.

DART CENTER FOR JOURNALISM AND TRAUMA

(206) 685-1722 FAX

Dart Foundation Fellowships School of Communications Box 353740 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195

Contact: Larry Zalin

E-mail: uwdart@u.washington.edu

URL: http://www.dartcenter.org

Dart Foundation fellowships enable journalists to study emotional trauma, its effect on victims of disaster and violence, and the implications for news-gatherers. The deadline for applications is June 28, 2002.

EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION

National Fellowships in Education Reporting

1331 H Street, NW, Suite 307

Washington, DC 20005

Contact: Lisa Walker

(202) 637-9700

(202) 637-9707 FAX

E-mail: ewa@ewa.org

URL: http://www.ewa.org

A unique travel/study award for investigative projects in education. Fellows receive stipends for a two-month period, travel expenses, resource and editing assistance. Previous topics include: student cheating, testing abuse, where the money goes. You must be a full-time print or broadcast journalist who has been covering education for at least two years, have the endorsement of your employer and have an outlet for the story. For more information see our Web site. Deadline: May 10, 2002.

FREIE UNIVERSITAT BERLIN JOURNALISTEN-KOLLEG

European Journalism Fellowships in Berlin

Journalisten-Koelleg

Freie Universitat Berlin

Otto-von-Simson-Str.3

D-14195 Berlin

49-30-8385 33 15

49-30-8385 33 05 FAX

E-mail: ejf@kommwiss.fu-berlin.de

URL: http://www.kommwiss.fuberlin.de/[sim]ejf

Participants spend an academic year at the Freie Universitaet Berlin in the pursuit of knowledge and major research projects. The program starts in October 2002 and ends in July 2003. Highly qualified journalists, in both full and freelance employment, with several years of professional experience, are entitled to apply. The most important element of the application is a proposal for a scientific-journalistic project, which is to be pursued in Berlin. Depending on the level of professional experience, the European Journalism Fellowships are endowed with the monthly payment of $3,000 or $4,000 for ten months. Participants are expected to be fluent in German. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2001.

THE GERMAN MARSHALL FUND OF THE UNITED STATES

Journalism Fellowship Program

11 Dupont Circle N.W, Suite 750

Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: Julianne Smith

(202) 238-4003

(202) 265-1662 FAX

E-mail: jsmith@gmfus.org

URL: http://www.gmfus.org

The German Marshall Fund offers grants totaling $200,000 each year to enable American journalists to investigate and report on European and Transatlantic issues they would not otherwise had been able to cover. Grants range from $2,000 for a feature-length article to $25,000 for a book project and include funds for European travel as appropriate. Funds are available for writing projects for newspapers and magazines and for radio and television programs. Applicants may include journalists with experience of European reporting and newcomers to the field. Contact Julianne Smith at the German Marshall Fund for more information.

THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Kaiser Media Fellowships in Health

2400 Sand Hill Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contact: Penny Duckham, executive director

(650) 854-9400

(650) 854-4800 FAX

E-mail: pduckham@kff.org

URL: http://www.kff.org

Up to six one-year fellowships are offered to print or broadcast journalists to pursue individual projects related to health policy, health financing and/or public health issues. Each fellow will be awarded a stipend of $55,000; additional expenses, including travel, will also be met. Fellows meet as a group five times during the year for briefings, site visits, and related activities. Check the Kaiser Foundation Web site for details on how to apply. Deadline for applicants: March 8, 2002.

THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Kaiser Mini-Fellowships in Health

2400 Sand Hill Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contact: Penny Duckham, executive director

(650) 854-9400

(650) 854-4800 FAX

E-mail: pduckham@kff.org

URL: http://www.kff.org

Travel and research grants are awarded each year for print and broadcast journalists to research and report on a health policy, health financing and/or public health issue of their choice. The purpose is to encourage in-depth reporting by providing journalists with travel and research support to complete a specific project for publication or broadcast. Priority is given to projects otherwise unlikely to be undertaken or completed. Up to 15 grants are awarded, typically $5,000 for print projects and up to $10,000 for broadcast projects. Check the Kaiser Foundation Web site for details on how to apply. Deadline for applicants: October 12, 2001.

THE HENRY J. KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Kaiser Media Internships in Urban Health Reporting

2400 Sand Hill Road

Menlo Park, CA 94025

Contact: Penny Duckham, executive director

(650) 854-9400

(650) 854-4800 FAX

E-mail: pduckham@kff.org

URL: http://www.kff.org

Twelve summer internships in print and television are offered to young minority journalists interested in specializing in health reporting. Interns typically are graduating from journalism school, with strong reporting skills and previous internship experience. The 12-week program (June-September 2002) combines in-depth training at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., with practical experience reporting on the health beat at a major metropolitan newspaper/TV station. Interns receive $6,000 plus travel and all training expenses. Each participating news organization makes the final selection of its intern, starting November/December 2001 (newspapers) or January/February 2002 (TV stations). Check the Kaiser Foundation Web site for details on how to apply.

Deadline: November 26, 2001 (print applicants), January 10, 2002 (broadcast applicants).

THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC

Pulliam Journalism Fellowship

The Indianapolis Star

P.O. Box 145

Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145

Contact: Russell B. Pulliam, director

(317) 444-6001

(317) 444-6750 FAX

E-mail: Russell.Pulliam@indystar.com

URL: http://www.indystar.com/pjf

College sophomores, juniors and seniors pursuing a career in newspaper journalism are invited to apply for the 29th annual Pulliam Journalism Fellowship. Twenty individuals will be awarded a 10-week summer internship. Stipend is $6,000. For an application packet, e-mail the Fellowships at Russell.Pulliam@indystars.com or write to Russell B. Pulliam, The Pulliam Journalism Fellowship, P.O. Box 145, Indianapolis, IN 46206-0145. Early admissions application postmark deadline: November 15, 2001. Final postmark deadline: March 1, 2002.

THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS-USA

IEEE-USA Literary Awards

1828 L Street N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: Syetlana Durovic

(202) 785-0017 X 8326

(202) 785-0835 FAX

E-mail: s.durkivic@ieee.org

URL: http://www.ieeeusa.org/awards/index.html

IEEE-USA offers two awards for distinguished literary contributions. The first recognizes outstanding journalistic or other efforts that contribute to the enhancement and expansion of public understanding of the engineering profession in the Untied States. The second recognizes those individuals who have made outstanding contributions though their literary efforts to the advancement of the U.S. professional objectives of IEEE. Nomination deadline is August 1, 2002.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

The Arthur F. Bums Fellowship Program

1616 H Street NW, 3rd Floor

Washington, DC 20006

Contact: Lisa Ellis

(202) 737-3700

(202) 737-0530 FAX

E-mail: burns@icfj.org

URL: http://www.icfi.org

A Two-month (Aug-Sept) working fellowship exchange for young German and American print and broadcast journalists. Ten participants from each country work at counterpart news organizations. A stipend is provided. Funded by privatesector grants. Applicants should be working journalists in any news media under the age of 35, with demonstrated journalistic talent and an interest in U.S.-European affairs. Established in 1990. Contact the Center or visit www.icfj.org for detailed program and application guidelines. Application deadline: March 1.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

The Ford Environmental

Journalism Fellowship

1616 H Street NW, 3rd Floor

Washington, DC 20006

Contact: Robert Taylor

(202) 737-3700

(202) 737-0530 FAX

E-mail: ford@icfj.org

URL: http://www.icfj.org

This program will send two fellows per year overseas for up to three months to train journalists and report on critical environmental issues. In consultation with ICFJ, fellows will select their host country. While on assignment, fellows work with host organizations, conducting workshops and consulting with local media organizations. Preference will be given to countries with little or no tradition of vigorous environmental reporting.

The program will pay a stipend plus travel expenses. Application deadline: November 6.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

Japan-U.S. Journalists' Exchange

Washington, DC 20006

1616 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor

(202) 737-3700

Contact: Kentaro Aragaki

(202) 737-0530 FAX

E-mail: ken@icfj.org

URL: http://www.icfj.org

Sponsored by the U.S. Japan Foundation, this program is designed to orient leading U.S. and Japanese reporters and editors on the key issues of Japanese-American relations. Up to six American journalists and editors are selected to travel to Japan for two weeks in the fall. At the end of the program, U.S. and Japanese participants convene at the East West Center in Honolulu for two days. Contact the Center or visit www.icfj.org for detailed program and application guidelines. Deadline: July 1.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

The Knight International Press Fellowships

Washington, DC 20006

1616 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor

(202) 737-3700

Contact: Susan Talalay

E-mail: knight@icfj.org

(202) 737-0530 FAX

URL: http://www.icfj.org

Sponsored by the Knight Foundation, this program will award approximately 20 American journalists and news executives with fellowships abroad lasting two to nine months. Fellows will assume a variety of teaching, training, consulting and assistance roles, usually working in conjunction with overseas media centers. The program will pay expenses and provide a stipend. Contact the Center for detailed application and program guidelines. Applications are competitive and reviewed on a rotating basis throughout the year. Application deadline: January 15 and July 15.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

The McGee Journalism Fellowship in Southern Africa

Washington, DC 20006

1616 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor

(202) 737-3700

Contact: Patrick Bulter

(202) 737-0530 FAX

URL: http://www.icfj.org

E-mail: mcgee@jcfj.org

Each year, U.S. journalist will be posted to southern Africa for three to four months. The McGee fellow will share his or her expertise with colleagues in the region-consulting in newsrooms, leading workshops or teaching at a university. Upon returning, the Fellow will share his or her experiences through lectures, seminars and published articles. The fellowship is open to print and broadcast professionals, or journalism educators; it covers expenses while on assignment, and provides an honorarium. Contact the Center or visit www.icfj.org for detailed program and application guidelines. Deadline: April 16.

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR JOURNALISTS

The Senator John Heinz Fellowship in Environmental Reporting

1616 H Street, NW, 3rd Floor

Contact: Rob Taylor

Washington, DC 20006

(202) 737-3700

(202) 737-0530 FAX

URL: http://www.icfj.org

E-mail: heinz@icfj.org

The Senator John Heinz Fellowship in Environmental Reporting provides one fellow per year with the opportunity to spend up to three months overseas, training journalists and reporting on international environmental issues. The selected fellow is posted in the country of his or her choice; preference is given to countries or regions in the developing world or in new democracies. While on assignment, the fellow works closely with a host organization, conducting workshops, seminars and lectures and consulting with local media organizations. This program will pay a stipend plus travel expenses. Contact the Center or visit www.icfj.org for detailed program and application guidelines. The program will pay a stipend plus travel expenses. Application deadline: November 6.

JOHN S. KNIGHT FELLOWSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

Knight Fellowship at Stanford University Building 120, Room 424

Contact: Dawn E. Garcia, deputy director

Stanford, CA 94305-2050

(650) 723-4937

(650) 725-6154 FAX

E-mail: knightfellow@forsythe.stanford.edu

URL: http://knight.stanford.edu

JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS IN CHILD AND FAMILY POLICY

University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism

1117 Journalism Building

Contact: Carol Guensburg, Director

Contact: Pamela Clapp Hinkle

(301) 405-7200

(301) 405-7300 FAX

E-mail: cguensburg@jmail.umd.edu

URL: http://www.child-famiiy.umd.edu

This new fellowship program help journalists deepen their understanding of social issues and related policies and programs. The competitive program offers all-expenses-paid fellowships from one week to six months, with stipends of up to $25,000. Intensive, weeklong conferences provide briefings and journalism training without the need for relocation. Supported by the Foundation for Child Development and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, it's open to all print, broadcast and online journalists. Deadline: Apply for the 2002 class by March 36; inquiries welcome any time.

KNIGHT CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED JOURNALISM

Fellowships for Journalists University of Maryland Inn and Conference Center

3501 University Blvd. East

College Park, MD 20783-8068

Contact: Carol Homer or Peggy DeBona

(301) 985-7279

E-mail: knight@umail.umd.edu

URL: http://www.inform.umd.edu/knight

The Knight Center, funded by the Knight Foundation, awards competitive fellowships to journalists for intensive seminars. The one week seminars cover specialized subjects such as science, technology, business, the law and social issues. The center also offers a three-week fellowship for medical-science journalists at the National Institutes of Health. More than 1,400 journalists from some 384 news organizations (broadcast and print) have attended the 72 courses held since 1988. Call for more details and application dead lines.

MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY

Science Journalism Program

Marine Biological Lab

7MBL Street

Woods Hole, MA 02543

(508) 289-7276

(508) 289-7934 FAX

E-mail: pclapp@mbl.edu

URL: www.mbl.edu/swfp

The Marine Biological Laboratory's Science Journalism Program offers hands-on research fellowships at the MBL to professional science writers and broadcast journalists with at least two years' experience. The goal of the program is to increase public understanding of biology, biomedicine and environmental science. Fellows participate in a one-week, hands-on laboratory course in either biomedical or environmental science. These courses are held concurrently in early June. Fellows may elect to remain in Woods Hole for an additional two to seven weeks to take one of the MBL's graduate-level biology courses (microbiology, parasitology, physiology or neurobiology). Alternatively, they may participate in offsite environmental research programs in New England, Alaska or Brazil. Application deadline: March 1, 2002.

MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Knight Science Journalism

Fellowships at MIT

MIT E32-300,

77 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139

Contact: Boyce Rensberger

(617) 253-3442

(617) 253-8100 FAX

E-mail: boyce@mit.edu

URL: http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/

Academic year fellowships are available to professional staff and freelance print, broadcast and web journalists who have specialized in science and technology coverage or who wish to in the future. While at MIT, fellows will audit courses, attend twice-weekly seminars with leading researchers, and discuss professional issues of science and technology journalism. Fellows receive a $45,000 stipend. Application deadline: March 1.

NATIONAL ARTS JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Mid-career and Senior Fellowships for Arts Journalists

Columbia University

Graduate School of Journalism

2950 Broadway, Mail Code 7200

New York, NY 10027

Contact: Aileen Torres

(212) 854-1912

(212) 854-8129 FAX

E-mail: najp@columbia.edu

URL: http://www.najp.org

NAJP is now accepting applications for 2002-2003 residential fellowships for arts and cultural journalists at Columbia University. Ten mid-career fellows, supported by stipends of $40,000, spend an academic year at Columbia engaged in a blend of study and work with cultural organizations. Fellows are working critics, reporters, or editors with at least five years of experience and demonstrated dedication to arts and cultural journalism. Senior fellows spend shorter periods at Columbia, with a generous stipend and research assistance. Senior fellows must have achieved singular and measurable distinction in arts and cultural journalism. NAJP is also accepting applications for mid-career fellowship candidates wishing to focus on research projects of relevance to arts journalism.

Deadline: February 5, 2002.

NATIONAL CDC FOUNDATION

Knight Journalism Fellowships at CDC

1600 Clifton Road, NE, MS C-08 Atlanta, GA 30883

Contact: Carol Gentry (404) 639-0063 (404) 639-4198 FAX

E-mail: cgentryl@cdc.gov

URL: http://www.cdcfoundation.org/fellowship/kjf

The CDC Foundation announces the 2002 Knight Public Health Journalism Fellowships at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Six mid-career science/medical journalists will receive training in epidemiology and public health research at CDC from mid-June through mid-October. Fellows will participate in investigations of disease outbreaks in U.S. and public-health problems around the world. Stipend $20,000. For an application, visit the Web site. Application deadline is February 20, 2002.

NATIONAL PRESS FOUNDATION

NPF Assorted Program Fellowships

1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 310

Washington, DC 20036

Contact: Miriam Vermeiren

(202) 721-9100

(202) 530-2855 FAX

E-mail: npf@nationalpress.org

URL: http://www.nationalpress.org

The National Press Foundation is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization committed to professional excellence in journalism. It sponsors programs, forums and awards for working print, broadcast and online professionals. Seminars are held in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles and international locations. Among the topics covered are politics, business/finance, e-commerce, telecommunications and science. All programs are all-expenses paid.

NIEMAN FOUNDATION

Nieman Fellowships for Mid-Career Journalists

One Francis Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138

Contact: Program Officer

(617) 495-2237

(617) 495-8976 FAX

E-mail: nieman@harvard.edu

URL: http://www.nieman.harvard.edu

Nieman Fellowships provide a mid-career opportunity for journalists to spend a year of learning and reflection at Harvard. Fellowships are awarded to 12 U.S. journalists and 12 form other countries. Fellows design an individual course of study and participate in Nieman seminars. The U.S. Fellowships include tuition, a $55,000 stipend and housing and childcare support. Special funding arrangements apply to international fellows.

Deadline: January 31, 2002 for U.S. journalists, March 1, 2002 for international journalists.

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Kiplinger Fellowships for Mid-Career Journalists

The Ohio State University School of Journalism

242 West 18th Avenue Columbus, OH 43210

Contact: Pamela Hollie

(614) 292-2607

(614) 292-3809 FAX

E-mail: hollie.2@osu.edu

URL: http://www.kip.jcomm.ohiostate.edu

The School of Journalism and Communications at the Ohio State University invites applicants for the Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism for 2003-2004. During the 12 months beginning September 2003. Kiplinger Fellows explore public policy issues, earn a Master's degree, mentor aspiring journalists. receive free tuition and financial support of $25,000. To apply, you must have: at least three years' experience in journalism; a Bachelor's degree with a 3.0 GPA; and good GRE scores. For more information contact Pamela Hollie.

Deadline: December 31, 2002.

PEW INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Pew Fellowships in International Journalism

1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: John Schidlovsky

(202) 663-7763

(202) 663-7762 FAX

E-mail: pew@mail.jhuwash.jhu.edu

URL: http:// www.pewfellowships.org

Each year two groups of U.S. Journalists are awarded fellowships to study international issues in Washington D.C. and then travel anywhere in the world for up to five weeks to report on a significant story. Fellows receive stipend of $2,000 a month in Washington and free accommodations, plus travel allowance and air ticket overseas. Fellowships are open to U.S. journalists from all media. Deadlines: April; 1 and October 1.

PEW INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Pew Gatekeeper Editors Fellowship

1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: John Schidlovsky

(202) 663-7763

(202) 663-7762 FAX

E-mail: pew@mail.jhuwash.jhu.edu

URL: http:// www.pewfellowships.org

Each year 12 U.S. "gatekeeper" editors or producers are selected for an in-depth working trip to an important country. Gatekeepers are defined as any journalists who decide on a regular basis what gets into print or on the air. Previous trips have been to Brazil and Indonesia. Destination for 2002 will be selected in December 2001. See Web site for details and deadline.

PEW INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM PROGRAM

Pew Journalists-in-Residence Fellowship

1619 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Washington, D.C. 20036

Contact: John Schidlovsky

(202) 663-7763

(202) 663-7762 FAX

E-mail: pew@mail.juwash.jhu.edu

URL: http://www.pewfellowships.org

Senior mid-career U.S. journalists with at least seven years' experience may apply to spend between one and eight months in Washington to work on a book or documentary on international affairs. Fellows receive a furnished office and stipend of $5,000 a month. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a detailed proposal between 1,000 and 2,000 words. See web site for more details. Next deadlines: February 15, 2002.

THE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION

Phillips Foundation Journalism Fellowships

7811 Montrose Road

Potomac, MD 20854

Contact: John Farley

(301) 340-2100

(301) 424-0245 FAX

E-mail: jfarley@phillips.com

URL: http://www.thephillipsfoundation.org

College Park, MD 20742

Working print journalists with up to five years of experience are eligible for the annual full-time $50,000 or part-time $25,000 Phillips Foundation Journalism Fellowships. The winner completes a one-year writing project of his or her own choosing focusing on journalism supportive of American culture and a free society. The project is due in four installments, with potential to be published sequentially or as a book. The foundation's mission is to advance constitutional principles, a democratic society and a vibrant free enterprise system. Application deadline: March 1.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

Ferris/McGraw Professorship Council of the Humanities

240 East Pyne

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ 08544

Contact: Marjorie Asbury

(609) 258-4713

(609) 258-6866 FAX

E-mail: asbury@princeton.edu

URL: http://www.princeton.edu/[sim]humcounc

Visiting appointments, commuting or residential, for distinguished writers and journalists to teach 12-week seminars at Princeton, fall or spring term. Seminars meet weekly for three hours, with approximately 18 students chosen by the professor. For academic year 2001-2002, stipend is $54,000 for writers in residence and $21,600 for commuting appointments. Deadline: November 1.

College Park, MD 20742

THE ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship

871 United Nations Plaza, 15th Floor

New York, NY 10017-1814P

Contact: Martin Black

(212) 497-3518

(212) 497-3535 FAX

E-mail: bosch@cdsintl.org

URL: http://www.cdsintl.org/rbfpintro.html

The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program gives 20 young Americans between the ages of 23 and 34 the opportunity to spend nine months working in Germany. Bosch Fellows gain practical experience at German newspapers and TV stations. Candidates for the Robert Bosch Foundation. Fellows receive a generous monthly stipend and if needed, will be provided with language training. Applications deadline: October 15, 2001 for the program beginning in September 2002.

Wallace House 620

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM

Howard Simons/Washington Post Fellowship

University of Maryland

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Contact: Christopher Callahan

(301) 405-2432

(301) 314-9166 FAX

E-mail: ccallahan@jmail.umd.edu

URL: http://www.journalism.umd.edua

A minority student is enrolled in the University of Maryland's 12-month journalism master's program. Students study on the College Park campus during the fall semester and in the spring semester are assigned to the college's Capital News Service program in Washington. Funded by The Washington Post, all tuition and fees are covered and a stipend of approximately $12,000 is provided. Application

deadline: February 1.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND PHILIP MERRILL COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM

Reuters Fellowship

Department of Journalism

University of Maryland

Contact: Christopher Callahan

(301) 405-2432

The University of Mississippi University, MS 38677

(301) 314-9166 FAX

E-mail: ccallahan@jmail.umd.edu

URL: http://www.journalism.umd.edu

A minority student interested in a career in business journalism is enrolled in the University of Maryland's 12-month journalism master's program. Students study on the College Park campus during the fall semester and in the spring semester are assigned to the college's Capital News Service program in Washington. Funded by Reuters, all tuition and fees are covered and a stipend of approximately $14,000 is provided as well as an internship in the Washington bureau of Reuters. Application deadline: February 1.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

Michigan Journalism Fellows

620 Oxford Road

Contact: Wendy Palms

(734) 998-7666

(734) 998-7979 FAX

URL: http://www.mjfellows.org

University of Southern California

The Michigan Journalism Fellows program provides outstanding mid-career professionals the opportunity for a sabbatical year of study. Fellows receive tuition plus a $45,000 stipend for the eight-month academic year and pursue studies of their own design. All full-time journalists, with five years experience, are eligible.

University of Southern California

Deadline for fall admission: February 1, 2002.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI THE FOURTH ESTATE AND THIRD SECTOR DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM

Specialized Training for Journalists at Ole Miss

The Fourth Estate and Third Sector

331 Farley Hall

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

(662) 915-5396

E-mail: brmorris@olemiss.edu

URL: http://www.ics.olemiss.edu/journalismfellows.html

Twenty journalism fellows will study philanthropy, nonprofit organizations and ideas about how to cover them-with help from leading journalists and tax-exempt experts, May 18-23, 2002. No previous experience covering nonprofit is necessary. Reporters, editors, free-lancers and news directors from all media are encouraged to apply. A grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation covers all expenses--including round trip travel, room and board and tuition. Applicants should send a letter of interest, a letter of support from their editor or news director and a resume.

Deadline: January 16, 2002.

USC ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Getty Fellowships in Arts Journalism

3502 Watt Way

Contact: Sasha Anawalt, director or Judy Smith

(213) 7434974 (Judy Smith)

Los Angeles, CA 90089-0281

(213) 7434985 FAX

E-mail: judylsmi@usc.edu

The Getty Fellowships in Arts Journalism offers competitive fellowships to mid-career journalists to observe, experience, and write about the performing and fine arts in Los Angeles, concentrating on cultural institutions. Intense three week expenses-paid fellowships cover lodging, meals, and a partial travel subsidy for six professional journalists who benefit from encounters with artists, curators, directors, and those who make world-class art happen in L.A. Focused topics include but are not limited to the intersections of art, culture, commerce, government and politics.

WESTERN KNIGHT CENTER FOR SPECIALIZED JOURNALISM

Fellowships for Mid-Career Journalists

USC Annenberg School for Communication

3502 Watt Way

Contact: Vikki Porter

(213) 743-4976

(213) 743-4985 FAX

FAX E-mail: vporter@usc.edu

The Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism offers competitive fellowships to mid-career journalists to attend seminars on topics critical to the Western states and beyond. Intense two to five-day, expenses-paid fellowships cover lodging, meals, instruction and a partial travel subsidy for up to 20 professional journalists. The Western Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a joint project of the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. For more information: (213) 821-1277 or e-mail vporter@usc.edu

YALE LAW SCHOOL

Knight Fellowships in Law for Journalists

P.O. Box 208215

New Haven, CT 06520-8215

Contact: MSL/Journalism Program

(203) 432-1696

E-mail: gradpro.law@yale.edu

URL: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/lawschool/gradpro/mslj

A unique, degree-granting program for mid-career journalists, the Knight Fellowships in Law provide opportunities for participants to learn about the law in depth and earn the Master of Studies in Law degree (MSL) form Yale Law School.

SCHOLARSHIPS

OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION

OPC Scholarships

40 West 45 Street

New York, NY 10036

Contact: Margie Gewirtz

(212) 626-9220

(212) 626-9210 FAX

E-mail: megatopcf@aol.com

URL: http://www.opcofamerica.org

The Overseas Press Club Foundation awards 11 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, studying in the United States, who aspire to become foreign correspondents. Winners are brought to New York City to accept their $2,000 Scholarships at a special luncheon in January 2002. Contact OPC for entry form. Submission deadline: Tuesday, December 4, 2001.

GRANTS

DICK GOLDENSOHN FUND

Journalism Grants Program

101 West 23rd Street

New York, NY 10011

Contact: Kevin Walter

(212) 228-9070

E-mail: Grant@dickgoldensohn.org

URL: http://www.dickgoldensohn.org

The Fund annually awards grants for innovative journalistic projects in print and other media. Our Goal is to foster journalism that investigates abuses of the public trust, spotlights overlooked aspects of contemporary life or promotes social, political and economic justice.