Google News Lab Fellowship: Developing Next Generation of Reporters Based in United States! Deadline: 3 January 2017

Google is seeking applications from students for its “Google News Lab Fellowship” to develop the next generation of reporters working to inform, engage, and inspire people around the globe.

The Google News Lab Fellowship offers students interested in journalism and technology the opportunity to spend the summer working at relevant organizations across the US to gain valuable experience and make lifelong contacts and friends.

While the work of each host organization is unique, fellows have opportunities to research and write stories, contribute to open source data programs, and create timely data to accurately frame public debates about issues in the US and the world.

Benefits

Fellows will receive a stipend of $8,500 USD and a travel budget of $1,000 during the 10-week program, which runs from June-August.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of January 1, 2017 to be eligible for the 2017 Fellowship.
• Applicants must be a student, defines as someone enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges and universities in undergraduate, masters, and PhD programs.
• Both full-time and part-time students, must be based in the United States and enrolled in an accredited university as of January 1, 2017.
• Be eligible to work in the US (e.g. US citizens, US permanent residents, and individuals with a current US student visa).

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply for the fellowship by clicking on various host organizations (as required) via given website.

Eligible Country: United States

For more information, please visit Google News Lab Fellowship.