Deadline: 1 March 2024
The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics.
The Energy Journalism Fellows program values diverse lived experiences and reporting that emphasizes the voices of marginalized people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of the climate crisis.
Topics
- Topics cover a range of issues such as climate change, environmental justice, global oil, natural gas and electricity markets, technology, policy, geopolitics, and energy access.
Benefit
- EJF will cover the costs of air or train travel and hotel lodging.
What to expect?
- Taught by CGEP scholars, Columbia faculty, and other academic, industry, and government experts, EJF has enrolled 140 journalists globally since its inception in 2017.
- A unique opportunity for journalists to meet and learn from some of the world’s leading energy experts and enhance their networks, members of the media gain a greater understanding of critical topics to aid balanced reporting.
Eligibility Criteria
- The program is open to journalists covering energy and the environment for print, online and broadcast media, although preference will be given to those with 5 years or fewer of experience on the beat.
- This program is specifically designed for currently working journalists.
- Freelance journalists can apply, although they will need a letter of recommendation from an editor for whom they have done reporting.
For more information, visit CGEP.
