JournalismPakistan.com | Published February 09, 2025 at 07:51 pm | JP Staff Report
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Covering violence, conflict, and tragedy requires a deep understanding of trauma and its psychological impact. The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship is a distinguished seminar program for senior and mid-career journalists seeking to enhance their expertise in trauma-informed reporting.
Since 1999, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma—an initiative of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism—has brought together outstanding journalists from around the world. This program focuses on responsible, ethical, and credible coverage of sensitive topics such as crime, war, natural disasters, and social upheaval.
Fellows will participate in an intensive, weeklong seminar at Columbia University in New York City from July 29 to August 3, 2025. The program features:
Who Can Apply?
All fellowship seminars are conducted in English. Fluency in spoken English is required.
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
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