The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism

The Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism support a diverse cohort of journalists deeply committed to exploring some of society’s biggest mental health challenges. Fellows are encouraged to select topics that are unique and creative. Projects may educate the public, raise awareness, explore solutions, and inform other journalists.

Nine U.S. journalists are selected and awarded stipends of $10,000 each to cover fellowship project expenses. Fellowships may also be awarded to a team of journalists; in that instance, the total stipend will be divided evenly among the team members.

The fellowship is nonresidential, but fellows are expected to attend two expense-paid visits to The Carter Center in Atlanta, both in September, at the beginning and end of the fellowship year for training and support.

Applicants must have at least three years of experience as a journalist or working directly in journalism. Blogging, academic writing, and public relations do not count toward journalism experience. Experience in mental health is not required.

Opportunity offered by:

The Carter Center

The Carter Center is guided by the principles of its Founders, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded, in partnership with Emory University, on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the…
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

Latin America
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
United States (all)

Minimum grant amount

$10000

Areas of focus

Health
Mental Health

Applications accepted starting:
January 31, 2026
Application deadline:
April 1, 2026
This is a recurring opportunity