2025 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships | Funded Mental Health Journalism Fellowship USA

The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism continue its critical objective of promoting in-depth, relevant coverage of mental health topics. Applications for the 2025-2026 fellowship cycle are currently available, allowing journalists to investigate complicated mental health issues with financial support, expert supervision, and specialized training.

Why This Fellowship Matters

Mental health reporting has never been more vital. With increased global awareness of mental health issues, well-researched journalism has become crucial for affecting public opinions, policy, and support systems. Through this esteemed fellowship, the Carter Center encourages journalists to create captivating stories that drive genuine change.

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Program Details

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows receive:

• A $10,000 stipend to support their mental health journalism initiative.
• Intensive training in ethical and educated mental health reporting.
• Mentorship by experienced journalists and mental health specialists.
• Networking possibilities with a global cohort of more than 285 previous fellows.

Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open for:

• US-based journalists who cover mental health issues in the United States.
• International journalists from climate-vulnerable countries cover the merging of mental health and climate change.
• Professionals from all media types, including print, digital, audio, and video.
• Applicants must have at least three years of journalism experience and provide a well-developed project idea. While not required, preference is given to those with backing from a media outlet dedicated to publishing or airing their work.

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is April 2, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.