16 participants (8 journalists and 8 scientists) will be selected and trained on biodiversity reporting, transboundary water resources reporting, science journalism, science communication, and data journalism during the fellowship program.
This program will entail an inception in-person residential training workshop for both scientists and journalists on how to work together effectively; follow-up online training and mentorship sessions on specific topics; collaborative projects between scientists and journalists to produce communication outputs; and events that bring scientists and journalists together to showcase their work with the general public.
During the program, participants will then co-produce communication outputs based on the scientists’ research such as stories, podcasts, Twitter threads, blog posts, short videos, MoJo videos and others.
About NileWell
NileWell is a platform that fosters collaboration between environmental researchers, scientists and journalists looking to connect, share research and data, and build their capacity and knowledge in science and data-based journalism. Critical transboundary issues around water access and availability continue to rise around the River Nile. Often journalists in the Nile countries seek to uncover stories of impact, but face challenges in accessing factual and up-to-date research necessary to compile compelling reports for decision making.... read more... continue reading
Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program
Application Deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
Value | $800 |
Type | Fellowship |
Sponsor | NileWell |
Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program
- The total grant amount for this opportunity is $800
Requirements for Scientist-Journalist Co-Production Fellowship Program Qualification
- Professional journalists with an interest in reporting on water and the environment
- Scientists and researchers from different disciplines working on topics related to water and/or the environment such as climate change; biodiversity; water quality; water infrastructure; hydrology.
We particularly encourage early stage career water and environment journalists and researchers to apply for this fellowship.
Documents Required for Application
Please note you will need to prepare:
- Your CV
- Information/links to the research you plan to communicate (if you are a scientist)
- Related research studies you have done in the past (if you are a scientist)
- Links to any scientific communication you have produced in the past, such as science stories, blog posts or social media posts especially on water and environmental topics(if you are a journalist)
Application Deadline
March 31, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to NileWell on docs.google.com to applyFor more details,visit NileWell website