Deadline: 01-Oct-22
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is seeking applications for its Global Health Reporting Initiative (GHRI), focused on vaccines and immunization, for journalists in the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) member countries, especially low- and middle-income CARPHA countries as categorized by the World Bank.
Details
- They will select a total of 15 journalists in CARPHA member countries in the Caribbean to participate in their Global Health Reporting Initiative (GHRI).
- Beginning in October 2022, our cohort will participate in an online, English-language course that will provide access to sources who are public health and science-related experts on vaccines, public health, trade, social and behavioral communications, and global health policy.
- At the end of the course, in February 2023, the IWMF will award competitive reporting grants to support the production of in-depth, fact-based, high-quality reporting on vaccines, especially regarding issues of vaccine acceptance and demand. Journalists who are awarded a reporting grant will be mentored by a senior public health or science reporter.
- The Global Health Reporting Initiative will enable journalists to better inform public health influencers and communities about vaccines.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant eligibility:
- The GHRI is open to women, men, and nonbinary journalists.
- Applicants must reside and work in a Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) member country in the Caribbean; preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income CARPHA countries (as categorized by the World Bank).
- Applicants must be full-time, professional working journalists with at least two years of journalism experience.
- Journalists of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply; early and mid-career journalists will be given priority.
- Journalists must be fluent in English to fully participate in and benefit from the Initiative.
- Journalists who are selected will be expected to complete approximately 30 hours of online, synchronous learning; a calendar will be provided in advance.
For more information, visit https://iwmf.submittable.com/submit/