Funded Fellowship for Journalists Interested in the Middle Easten at GroundTruth Project in Boston 2019

The GroundTruth Project invites freelance journalists who are seeking to report stories in the Middle East that are under-covered by mainstream media to apply for the 2019 fellowship. For this year’s fellowship, applicants are encouraged to present proposals for stories about education, health, culture, art, food, faith and other expressions of life in a region where too often reporters cover only conflicts. 

Requirements:

1. The fellowship is intended for freelance reporters and specifically for early career journalists, with 1-5 years of experience
2. Applicants may be of any nationality, but must be familiar with the Middle Eastern culture and have demonstrated the ability to report for an English-speaking audience
3. The opportunity is open to journalists working in all forms of media including text, audio, film and photography 
4. The project is looking for fellows that would contribute to a full-length podcast episode 
5. Field reporting may take place anywhere but must maintain an enterprising and human-centered approach to the reporting

Benefits:

The selected fellow will receive a grant of $10,000 for field reporting to be carried out preferably in the second quarter of 2019. Finalists will be asked to submit a proposed project budget that must include appropriate safety training, insurance and travel costs. The selected fellow will also receive mentorship and editorial support from the whole editorial team at GroundTruth.