Applications are invited for Poynter and Google News Initiative Misinformation Student Fellowship Program 2023. The last date of application is July 21, 2023.
About Poynter
Poynter is a nonprofit media institute and newsroom that provides fact-checking, media literacy and journalism ethics training to citizens and journalists in service to democracy.
About Google News Initiative
The Google News Initiative works side-by-side with publishers and journalists to build a more sustainable, diverse and innovative news ecosystem.
From international news desks to local newsrooms, Google News Initiative wants all quality publications to flourish.
They help bolster the work of resource-strapped newsrooms by offering digital tools, training and resources that aid their efforts to find, verify and tell engaging stories.
Fellowship Details
In 2023, given the ever present problem of misinformation and how quickly it can spread — especially on social media – the Google News Initiative and Poynter have partnered to launch a student fellowship program focused on combating mis- and disinformation in communities.
Fellows will work in local newsrooms on projects aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and promoting digital literacy at the community level and among the younger generation.
Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2023;
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university as of January 1, 2023;
- You are eligible to work in the United States of America;
- Able to work in person if required by host newsroom.
Benefits
- Fellows will be awarded a $10,000 (INR 819,947 approx) stipend for the course of the fellowship program.
- Fellows will also receive training through the Google News Lab and Poynter’s MediaWise initiative, and be part of the fall cohort of their Campus Correspondents program.
Duration
The program will run from roughly September to December, or the fall semester.
How to Apply?
Interested students can apply online via this link.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is July 21, 2023.
