Deadline: 1 March 2017
Spotlight Investigative Journalism Fellowship is currently open for applications and invites journalists with substantive bodies of published or produced work that have appeared in major print, broadcast, radio, or online outlets.
Story leads must have a U.S. domestic focus and be of public interest. Particular consideration will be given to proposals that investigate serious wrongdoing and abuse of power in the public or private sector. The project may focus on events happening in one area of the country but should have national resonance and should show the likelihood that similar problems will be found in other places, including Massachusetts.
The selected journalist(s) will work as resident or nonresident fellow(s) at The Boston Globe and receive support, mentoring, and editorial guidance from the Globe editorial team.
Benefits
The fellowship may be awarded by The Boston Globe in its sole discretion as either a single $100,000 award to one selected fellow or team or as two $50,000 awards to two selected fellows or teams.
Eligibility Criteria
- Freelance journalists, as well as reporters and editors working at a news organization, may apply.
- Investigative project proposals must be focused on a United States domestic issue.
- Applicants must be U.S. residents and the age of majority in state of residence.
- To accept the fellowship, the selected fellow(s) must sign an acceptance letter agreement, to be provided by The Boston Globe that confirms the approved project, budget, and timeline.
How to Apply
- Application materials:
- Project proposal letter that includes an outline of the story and a proposed timeline of completion
- Résumé/C.V. for all reporters involved
- Estimated budget (including salary)
- Up to five writing samples
- All fields are required.
- All documents must be written in English and budgets expressed in U.S. dollars.
- All files should be uploaded in PDF format.
- All mandatory documents must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Investigative Journalism Fellowship.