Applications are invited for Poynter and Google News Initiative Misinformation Student Fellowship Program 2023. The last date of application is July 21, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
The program will run from roughly September to December, or the fall semester.
Interested students can apply online via this link.
The last date of application is July 21, 2023.
