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Earth Institute journalist in residence scheme 2025 open for applications

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024

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2024 journalists-in-residence Claire O'Connell, Janine Kennedy and Lauren Boland with Earth Institute director Eoin O'Neill

We are delighted to announce our journalist-in-residence initiative is open for applications for 2025.  This innovative initiative connects journalists with environmental, climate and sustainability researchers to foster collaboration, improve communication of research, and support high-quality journalism in these fields.

Two residencies are available, open to staff or freelance journalists active in any media format: print, radio, television, blog, podcast etc.  The scheme provides funding of €2,500 or €3,500, depending on experience, desk space, and access to UCD resources, with flexibility to accommodate hybrid working arrangements.

Applications are due by Friday 10 January 2025 at 5pm (Irish Standard Time)

UCD Earth Institute

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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