When applications open, you’ll be able to submit through our portal found on this page. Applications will include:
- Personal Statement and Project Proposal: A description of the project you’re pursuing. Consider these questions: What is your long-term goal for this project? How would you like to see the community or policy benefit from this work? What makes this reporting new or important? (No more than 500 words)
- Deliverables Statement: Number of stories you’ll be reporting, and tentative story themes or focus, including any multimedia elements you plan to incorporate (photos, video, audio, graphics, etc) (750-1,000 words)
- Proposed Budget: Please provide a grant amount requested and a rough breakdown of how you plan to use the funds. (Want examples? See our FAQ)
- Three samples of your most recent work
- Editor reference letter and completed Editor Checklist form
- Resume
Who is eligible to apply?
- Professional journalists (including freelancers). We have accepted reporters in the past across all levels, from the smallest rural newspapers to national outlets.
- Reporters with varying degrees of experience with data analysis, however applicants should have, at minimum, a basic understanding of Excel. We cater our program to the skillsets of admitted Fellows.
We give preference to:
- Applicants who have a minimum of three years of professional journalism experience
- Reporters pursuing collaborative projects between mainstream and ethnic news outlets
Reporting themes we support
We embrace a broad view of health, which doesn’t just happen at doctor’s offices and hospitals. Health is shaped by our environment — our schools, our neighborhoods and our communities. We strive to admit Fellows whose work reflects that.
Here are a few broad reporting themes we support in Fellowship proposals:
- Systemic racism and root causes of health inequities
- Domestic violence as a public health issue
- School-to-prison pipeline as a health issue
- Social determinants of health
- Whether our justice system, our schools and health systems serve all Californians – and who is left out or disproportionately harmed.
- Systemic barriers to health tied to race, poverty, and economic opportunity
- Children, youth and family well-being
Click here to read our Frequently Asked Questions. Don’t see your question answered there? Reach out to us directly: editor@centerforhealthjournalism.org