Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism fund and mentor journalists to produce impactful reporting on mental health and substance use through a yearlong, non-residential program.
Funder: Carter Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application opens) | April 2027 (full application due)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend per fellow; one-year, non-residential fellowship; includes training and mentorship.
Summary: Supports journalists in producing in-depth, impactful reporting on mental health and substance use through funding, training, and mentorship.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected based on the annual cycle.
Description
The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, administered by The Carter Center, provide yearlong, non-residential fellowships to support journalists in developing high-quality, solutions-focused reporting on mental health and substance use issues. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend, intensive training, ongoing mentorship, and access to a global network of peers and experts. The program aims to improve public understanding, inform policy, and reduce stigma related to mental health by empowering journalists to undertake ambitious, impactful projects across a range of media formats.
