The Health Coverage Fellowship 2025 accepts applications from journalists worldwide. Its goal is to equip journalists with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in reporting on crucial health topics.

The Health Coverage Fellowship, hosted by the Center for Health Communication at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, trains journalists to improve their reporting on critical public health issues.

Each year, 13 journalists from print, broadcast, online media, and freelancing are selected for an intensive nine-day program in Boston. Fellows engage with health experts, policymakers, and patients on topics such as mental health, pandemics, medical innovations, climate-related health issues, healthcare disparities, women’s health, and aging. They also gain firsthand experience by shadowing doctors treating the homeless and visiting cutting-edge research labs.

Unlike traditional fellowships, this fully funded program requires no employer contribution and provides practical training, year-long mentorship with veteran journalist Larry Tye, and a valuable network of sources and story ideas.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
• Program Dates: September 5–13, 2025
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Organizer: Center for Health Communication, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Journalists, including print, broadcast, online, freelancers
• Focus Area: Public health journalism
• Number of Opportunities: 13 fellowships
• Duration: 9 days (September 5-13)
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: United States

Benefits

The program benefits are as follows:

• No financial obligation from employers or participants
• Access to leading public health experts, researchers, and practitioners
• Firsthand experiences, such as shadowing medical professionals treating vulnerable populations

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Open to journalists working in print, broadcast, online media, or freelancers
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in public health reporting
• No specific educational background is required
• Applicants must have their editor’s approval to apply.

How to Apply?

Interested journalists can apply by submitting their applications online through the official Health Coverage Fellowship website using the link below. Applications must be completed by February 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

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For more details and information, visit the official Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health website.

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