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Submissions Open for Western Media Fellowships (United States)

September 10, 2024

Journalist working in the American West, engaging with local communities or researching environmental issues, representing different media formats like articles, videos, or multimedia projects.

Applications are now open for Western Media Fellowships to provide opportunities for journalists working in all forms of media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, online platforms, multimedia, video, film, data visualization, mapping, and books.

About the Fellowship

The Bill Lane Center for the American West has been supporting journalism on the West and its environment for over a decade. The fellowship allows journalists to:

Interact with Stanford researchers, scholars, and students
Develop or work on a project of their own design
Advance coverage and understanding of the American West

Project Focus

Stanford University is particularly interested in supporting projects that:

Intersect with ongoing research at Stanford and the Bill Lane Center
Address significant challenges facing the American West
Explore new possibilities for journalism and media in the region

Funding Information

The Fellowship offers a $7,500 stipend for three to six months of work. Half of the grant is given when the fellow is selected, and the remaining half upon publication of the story. The award will support a journalist illuminating crucial issues concerning the region.

Eligibility Criteria

The work should examine a crucial aspect of the West, including its land, people, history, and the forces driving its economies
The applicant must have ties to a news organization guaranteeing serious consideration of publishing the work
Publication should occur within six to nine months of the award or by August 11, 2025
The work can take various forms, including print or online articles, photo essays, podcasts, video journalism, documentaries, and more

Application Requirements

Applications should include a description of the proposed project, a brief resume, and the name of the news organization or outlet where the work will be published.

For More Information

Visit the Bill Lane Center for the American West for additional details.

Donor Name: Bill Lane Center for the American West
Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000
Publish Date: September 9, 2024
Deadline Date: October 14, 2024
Country: United States