You'll work with experts at NIH s internationally renowned labs and clinics. This program is solely funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and seeks to deepen journalists understanding of medical research. Applications must be received by January 8, 2001. The fellowships cover lodging, meals and some incidental expenses. Applications are accepted from journalists working for independent news organizations.
Freelancers are welcome.
The Knight Center s efforts to improve the coverage of medicine broke new ground with the first award of these fellowships in 1998. NIH officials and the four Fellows enthusiastically commended the fellowship. Anita Manning, USA Today, studied immunology and genetics. Mike Stobbe, now at the Tampa Tribune, focused on diabetes. Leigh Hopper, now with the Houston Chronicle, explored recent advances in the treatment of infectious diseases.