Ochberg Fellowship Program

The Ochberg Fellowship Program is a seminar program run by the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma for mid‑career journalists to deepen their understanding of emotional trauma and its coverage. Fellows attend an intensive weeklong program of seminars and discussions at Columbia University in New York City, with activities including briefings by experts, peer discussions, and related learning opportunities. The fellowship is open to print, broadcast, and online reporters, editors, photographers and producers with at least five years of full‑time journalism experience, and covers travel, accommodations and related expenses.

Travel, accommodations and related program expenses are covered.

Open to mid-career journalists worldwide who have at least five years of full-time journalism experience and a demonstrated record of covering violence or its impact.

Applicants must submit an online application including a letter of interest, resume, writing samples and recommendations; materials must be in English.