Long Summary:
Thibi, in collaboration with the Earth Journalism Network, offers an intensive six-month academy to train Indian journalists in data-driven environmental reporting. The Thibi/EJN Environmental Data Journalism Academy fellowship includes online and in-person advanced data storytelling, culminating in mentored story projects.
Application Requirements:
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to journalism, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to collaborate. An online application and previous work samples are required.
Fellowship Benefits:
The academy is fully funded, and fellows completing the program with a mentored story receive a $2,000 stipend.
Fellowship Type:
Training in environmental data journalism.
Award Fellowships:
15 fellowships with story production stipends.
Deadline:
March 30, 2024.
This academy prepares journalists for impactful reporting on India’s environmental challenges, particularly water resource issues, fostering accountability through data-driven stories.