Brazilian journalists, politicians and academics can apply for one of the Joan Shorenstein Scholarships, an initiative of Harvard Kennedy School, one of the graduate faculties of Harvard University in the USA.
Applications for projects aiming to analyze media, politics and public policy issues are open until 7 September for proposals combining the three fields.
Those selected will spend six months at Harvard with the aid of a total scholarship of US$ 40,000 (R$ 200 thousand) paid in monthly installments at the end of each month of the academic term.
Research grant seeks to bring journalists and politicians closer
The research fellowship is offered by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Policy and Public Policy affiliated with the Harvard Kennedy School.
The student funding program has been in place since 1986 and aims to facilitate dialogue between journalists, academics, policy makers and students.
More than 300 students have already been awarded scholarships, including Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with Russian Dmitry Muratov in 2021.
Selected candidates spend an academic semester at the center in Massachusetts, USA, develop the research project while participating in Harvard graduate events, and interact directly with professors, students, and fellow programmers.
Examples of past work supported by the Fellowship include studies in the science of fake news; lack of transparency in social networks and the impact of Facebook algorithms on news organizations.
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who can apply
The Joan Shorenstein Scholarship accepts applications from professionals from all over the world who have at least 10 years of experience in their field and are fluent in English.
Countries whose native language is not English must prove their language proficiency with TOEFL or IELTS tests.
Journalists, state or federal politicians (including communications professionals working in public offices) may apply; academics and professors in political science, political communication, journalism, technology studies, sociology or a related field, and public policy makers.
Applicants must not have participated in any other funding program in the two years prior to application.
Those selected must be able to dedicate themselves to full-time research for one semester (September-December) at the Shorenstein Center in the USA.
In some cases, scholars may be invited to attend the center for a full academic year (September-May).
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Projects range from articles to podcasts
Selected scholars will work on a research-based project that contributes to a broad understanding of a topic of public interest in the information ecosystem or addresses a journalism, media or technology-related issue.
Projects can be developed as an article or in other formats, including annotated bibliography, podcast, video, or interactive productions.
Studies will be published on the Shorenstein Center website.
In addition to research and development, fellows are expected to participate in Harvard’s academic activities, including lectures, discussions, and workshops.
Those selected receive a university student card that provides discounts on museum, exhibition, film, sports and theater tickets.
More information and registration can be found here connection.
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source: Noticias
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