Applications Are Open for the 2025/2026 Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 cohort of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. Journalists reporting on mental health topics within the United States are encouraged to apply. In addition, a new international fellowship, introduced in 2024, will focus on the intersection of mental health and climate change. Climate change fellowship applicants should be based in countries considered the most vulnerable, outside of the United States.

When is the Application Deadline?

April 2, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET).

Tell Me About The Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships:

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism provide professional journalists with financial support, training, and mentorship to report on critical mental health issues. A new international fellowship focuses on the impact of climate change on mental health.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Journalism (all formats, including digital, audio, video, and print) covering mental health or the intersection of mental health and climate change.

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Type:

Non-residential Fellowship (One-year program).

Who can Apply?

• Professional journalists with a minimum of three years of experience.
• U.S. journalists covering mental health topics.
• International journalists based in climate-vulnerable countries (outside the U.S.) reporting on mental health and climate change.

How are Applicants Selected?

A selection committee of journalists, mental health experts, and the Fellowship Advisory Board evaluates applicants based on:

• Project proposals focused on mental health.
• Experience in journalism and storytelling.
• Diversity in ethnicity, geography, media format, and community representation.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• U.S. Fellowship: Open to journalists based in the United States.
• International Fellowship: Open to journalists in climate-vulnerable countries (excluding the U.S.).

Where will the Fellowship Take Place?

This is a non-residential fellowship, allowing journalists to work from their location while receiving virtual training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

How Many Fellowships Are Available?

The number of fellowships awarded varies annually, depending on applications and the selection process.

What are the Benefits of the Fellowship?

• $10,000 stipend to support reporting projects.
• Training & mentorship from leading journalism and mental health experts.
• Networking opportunities with over 285 past fellows.
• Project recognition, with past fellows winning Pulitzer Prize nominations, Emmy Awards, and Edward R. Murrow Awards.

How Long Will the Fellowship Last?

One year (from October 2025 – October 2026).

How to Apply for the Rosalynn Carter Journalism Fellowships:

Submit an online application by April 2, 2025. Applications must include a detailed project proposal focusing on mental health or climate change’s impact on mental health.

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