Application
Applicants for Pulitzer Fellowship
Application Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024, 11:59 pm EST
Decision: Early April
Start: Summer 2024
Every year the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) and the College of Communication (COM) partner with the Pulitzer Center to offer a paid international reporting Fellowship. Two outstanding BU students will have the opportunity to travel internationally or domestically on a 2-3 week reporting trip mentored by a professional journalist.
Overview
Pulitzer Center Reporting Fellows pursue independent journalism projects at the intersection of journalism and global health. BU Reporting Fellows have reported from 18 countries, including China, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Japan, Namibia, Tanzania, the U.K., and the U.S.
Reporting Fellows benefit from Pulitzer Center mentorship, networking opportunities, and journalism resources. Most importantly, they become part of a vibrant community. Articles, photo essays, video, audio, and interactive media produced by Reporting Fellows are featured on the Pulitzer Center website and in multiple news outlets, such as the New York Times, Miami Herald, Politico, NPR, and The Guardian.
Qualifications
Open to Boston University students in COM and SPH. COM students should be enrolled in a graduate program or in their senior year.
Funding Available
One student from COM and one from SPH will be selected. Approximately $5,000 will be available per student to be used toward each Fellow’s reporting trip to cover transportation, lodging, and related costs.
Selection Process
Applications will be vetted by faculty from COM, SPH, and the Pulitzer Center. The student must demonstrate interest in and a working knowledge of the principles of both global health and journalism. Previous international experience will be prioritized.
For Further Information Contact
Jennifer Beard in SPH (jenbeard@bu.edu), David Abel (dabel@bu.edu), John Baynard (jbaynard@bu.edu), or Libby Moeller (lmoeller@pulitzercenter.org)
Application Deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024, 11:59 pm EST