[WSIS CS-Plenary] 2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism

[Elizabeth Carll, PhD]

 I thought that some of the journalists and media activists may be
interested in this fellowship.

Best regards,

Elizabeth

Dr. Elizabeth Carll
Focal Point
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies;
Chair Media/ICT Working Group,
NGO Committee on Mental Health, New York
Tel: 1-631-754-2424
Fax: 1-631-754-5032
ecarll at optonline.net

 Applications Being Accepted for 2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for
Mental Health Journalism

  5 Mar 2004

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jon Moor
404-420-5107

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
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ATLANTA.... Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism
fellowships with the Mental Health Program of The Carter Center. Designed to
enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and
discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin
in September 2004.

The program is open to print and electronic journalists (writing, reporting,
editing, producing, filmmaking) with a minimum of two years of professional
experience.

Each fellow is awarded a $10,000 grant and two expense-paid trips to The
Carter Center to meet with program staff and advisers.
Projects are tailored to the experience and interests of the fellows, who
will consult with the program's distinguished Advisory Board and Mental
Health Task Force members.

Fellows are not required to leave their current employment.

Interested applicants should submit the following:

Resume: A list of representative publications; membership in professional
organizations; major journalism prizes and/or awards and year awarded.

Objectives for Fellowship and Project Description: An informal essay not to
exceed 750 words. Describe reasons for applying and how the fellowship could
benefit existing work. Clearly outline the proposed project and a plan for
carrying it out. Discuss the significance and timeliness of the topic,
potential obstacles that may be encountered, and feasibility of the project.
Describe the expected audience reach and potential impact. Include how you
heard about the program.

Samples of Professional Work: Submit up to three examples of your work. At
least one of the samples should be in the media form proposed. Printed
materials should be in the format in which they were originally published,
and electronic news reports should be airchecks. Do not submit an item that
cannot be replaced, as materials cannot be returned.

Letters of Recommendation: Provide letters from two people familiar with
your work, commenting on your abilities and potential as a journalist.

Letter of Support: One letter from your organization's publisher, editor,
producer, manager, or director, supporting the application. If
self-employed, the third letter must come from an individual familiar with
your work.

Deadline: Applications for the 2004-2005 fellowships must be postmarked by
May 3, 2004, and the fellowships will be announced Friday, July 9, 2004, on
our Web site, www.cartercenter.org. The application deadline is firm.

Direct all application materials or inquiries to:

Thomas Bornemann, Ed.D.
The Carter Center Mental Health Program
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404-420-5165
Fax: 404-420-5158
ccmhp at emory.edu