{"id":9821,"date":"2019-11-07T08:34:46","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T13:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metcalfinstitute.org\/?page_id=9821"},"modified":"2026-04-14T10:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:07:51","slug":"awjapplicationinformation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/awjapplicationinformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual Workshop Application Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-364x242.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1211\/2017-AWJ-Thursday_0107_thursdaymetcalf2017_107-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thereseiaconophotography.com\/\">Therese Iacono Photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-a7cefe56-6936-4d52-b1c7-fcc28e2a8b24\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"AWJ\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-awj\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-27637\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-27637\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/awj\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-27753\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-27753\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/2026-annual-science-immersion-workshop-for-journalists\/\">2026 Workshop<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-25604\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-25604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/awjapplicationinformation\/\">Application Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-25605\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-25605\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/metcalf\/awjeligibility\/\">Eligibility<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applications for the 2026 AWJ fellowship have closed. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications are submitted electronically. All application forms, resumes and references must be submitted in English; application packages in languages other than English will not be reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Metcalf Institute strives to create a diverse Fellowship cohort; journalists of color, as well as those who are LGBTQIA+ and\/or are disabled, are strongly encouraged to apply.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applications are submitted via Asana Forms, which will not save your work as you write. Applicants are strongly encouraged to view the application and create answers separately in order to complete the application in a single online session.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The application requires that you select samples of your reporting that have been published or aired by a news outlet within the past 24 months. The original date and venue of publication or broadcast must be easily identifiable. You may choose samples from different media and\/or outlets. All samples must be in English or an English translation must be provided as part of the application package. Links to work samples must be fully functional and the samples must be accessible without a paywall. You may submit work samples as web links or as a PDF file.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants will be able to upload their resumes as part of the application form. The resume should list all positions you have held as a professional journalist, including freelance work. The application form is not considered complete without a resume.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any issues with completing or submitting the application form or work samples should be reported to metcalf@uri.edu immediately and sufficiently prior to the deadline.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applicants must direct the authors of two professional references to the 2026 Metcalf fellowship Reference Form. These two people should be able to evaluate the potential impacts of the Metcalf fellowship on your work and your news audience(s). One reference form must be completed by your current immediate supervisor or, for freelancers, an editor who has most recently worked with you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications for the 2026 AWJ fellowship have closed. Applications are submitted electronically. 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