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As reporters on deadline, we often scurry to get quotes and the bare-bones basics as quickly as possible. Spending a week at Metcalf provided an invaluable opportunity to breathe, to spend long periods of informal time with scientists and researchers, and really develop a deeper understanding of how and where they work.  Jason Margolis, Reporter, PRI's The World

While I always wanted to do more environmental reporting, I felt intimidated by the scientific language and was unsure about how to deal with these stories. My Metcalf Workshop gave me the tools to look at scientific data and understand the scientific approach. Now, as I research stories on South Africa's coast, my ability to see new angles and understand discussions with marine researchers is opening up a new interest and depth to my reporting. It has been very personally rewarding. Eva Gilliam, Freelance Television and Radio Journalist, Cape Town, South Africa

This week-long science immersion workshop is held at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, a leading marine science research campus. The program teams journalists with scientists and regulatory experts to work in the field and lab and consider research and policy on marine and coastal environmental issues. Fellows gain a better understanding of environmental science research methods, cultivate scientific sources, and sharpen reporting skills. 2010 Fellows will explore the value of different energy sources in mitigating climate change and how these options affect surrounding environments.

Fellowships are available to working journalists in all media. A workshop fellowship includes tuition, room, board, and limited travel support. There is limited space for non-U.S. citizens; for non-U.S. citizens awarded a fellowship, Metcalf Institute does not handle visas or travel papers but will provide letters of support.

Applications were to be postmarked by January 19, 2010 (due to the federal holiday on January 18, 2010).

Applicants outside of the U.S. and Canada may seek permission to send a complete application package as a pdf document via email by sending a request to fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org.

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