October 26 Fellowships cover instruction, lodging, meals and reference materials. The program is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is affiliated with the University of Maryland, College of Journalism. Speakers are experts from research centers, government, business and the media. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Editors may send edited work, broadcasters send one audiotape or videotape.
Freelancers send a letter of recommendation from an editor.
Applications are due by the deadline.