In 2023, given the ever present problem of misinformation and how quickly it can spread — especially on social media – the Google News Initiative and Poynter have partnered to launch a student fellowship program focused on combating mis- and disinformation in communities.
Fellows will work in local newsrooms on projects aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and promoting digital literacy at the community level and among the younger generation.
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Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company's rapid growth since incorporation has triggered a chain of products, acquisitions, and partnerships beyond Google's core se... read more
Poynter/Google Misinformation Student Fellowship Program
| Application Deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Poynter/Google Misinformation Student Fellowship Program
- Fellows will be awarded a $10,000 stipend for the course of the fellowship program.
- Fellows will also receive training through the Google News Lab and Poynter’s MediaWise initiative, and be part of the fall cohort of their Campus Correspondents program.
Requirements for Poynter/Google Misinformation Student Fellowship Program Qualification
- At least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2023
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university as of January 1, 2023
- You are eligible to work in the United States of America
- Able to work in person if required by host newsroom
Application Deadline
July 21, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Google on docs.google.com to applyFor more details,visit Google website
