16 participants (8 journalists and 8 scientists) will be selected and trained on biodiversity reporting, transboundary water resources reporting, science journalism, science communication, and data journalism during the fellowship program.
This program will entail an inception in-person residential training workshop for both scientists and journalists on how to work together effectively; follow-up online training and mentorship sessions on specific topics; collaborative projects between scientists and journalists to produce communication outputs; and events that bring scientists and journalists together to showcase their work with the general public.
During the program, participants will then co-produce communication outputs based on the scientists’ research such as stories, podcasts, Twitter threads, blog posts, short videos, MoJo videos and others.
Eligibility Criteria
- Professional journalists with an interest in reporting on water and the environment
- Scientists and researchers from different disciplines working on topics related to water and/or the environment such as climate change; biodiversity; water quality; water infrastructure; hydrology.
We particularly encourage early stage career water and environment journalists and researchers to apply for this fellowship.
Application Process
Go to NileWell on docs.google.com to apply
Required Documents:
Please note you will need to prepare:
- Your CV
- Information/links to the research you plan to communicate (if you are a scientist)
- Related research studies you have done in the past (if you are a scientist)
- Links to any scientific communication you have produced in the past, such as science stories, blog posts or social media posts especially on water and environmental topics(if you are a journalist)
