Description

Journalists worldwide can now apply for the 2025-2026 Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships for Mental Health Reporting offered by The Carter Center in the United States. These prestigious fellowships provide a $10,000 stipend, specialized training, and networking opportunities for journalists interested in covering mental health and substance use issues. A new international fellowship on climate change’s impact on mental health is also available for journalists from the world’s most vulnerable countries. The application deadline is April 2, 2025, and fellows will be announced on July 10, 2025.

About the Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism have supported over 285 journalists in the last 29 years. These yearlong, nonresidential fellowships offer training, resources, and mentorship to help journalists produce compelling, solutions-based mental health stories. Fellows will receive guidance from industry experts and past fellows, helping them refine their investigative skills.

Degree Level

Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships 2025, USA ($10,000 Stipend) is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at USA Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Journalism
• Mental Health

Benefits

• $10,000 stipend to support in-depth mental health reporting.
• Exclusive training on effective mental health reporting.
• Mentorship and networking with experienced journalists and mental health experts.
• Access to The Carter Center’s extensive resources on mental health journalism.
• Promotion of published work through Carter Center channels and social media.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to people of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Journalists with a minimum of three years of professional experience.
• Applicants covering mental health topics in the United States or those interested in the new climate change and mental health international fellowship.
• Media professionals working in print, digital, video, and audio formats.

Application Procedure

• Complete the online application form before April 2, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).
• Submit a detailed project proposal outlining your mental health journalism focus.
• Provide work samples, a resume, and professional references.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: April 2, 2025
• Announcement of Fellows: July 10, 2025
• Fellowship Start Date: October 2025

Impact of the Fellowship

Past fellows have influenced mental health policy changes, exposed gaps in psychiatric care, and earned prestigious journalism awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Peabody Award, and Edward R. Murrow Award. Fellows’ work has driven meaningful change in mental health awareness, policy, and services.

Why Apply?

This fellowship is an opportunity to enhance your career while making a significant impact in mental health journalism. Whether you are covering substance use disorders, mental health policy, veterans’ mental health, or climate change’s psychological impact, The Carter Center’s fellowship provides unparalleled support to help you create meaningful stories.

Official Website: https://www.cartercenter.org/news/pr/2025/mhj-applications-2025-2026.html