Fully Funded Atlas Corps Fellowship 2020 in USA

Scholarships and Fellowships
Fully Funded
Country: USA

Details
The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month Fellowship in the United States for the world’s top social change leaders. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations to develop leadership skills and learn effective practices through the Atlas Corps Global Leadership Lab professional development series and networking opportunities with other Fellows. Participants in this prestigious fellowship receive health insurance, flight and visa costs, and a living stipend to cover basic expenses (food, local transportation, and shared housing).

For the 2020-2021 competition, the Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellowship will accept proposals. Further, to undertake an in-depth examination of a globally relevant issue as an enhancement to their Fulbright research or art project. Utilizing a variety of storytelling tools—including, but not limited to text, photographs, video, audio/podcasts. Also, public speaking, maps, and graphic illustrations – Storytellers have the opportunity to share their stories, and the stories of those they meet, through National Geographic and social media platforms.

Benefit
In addition to receiving standard Fulbright benefits (for travel, stipend, health, etc.). Further, materials and reporting special allowance, Storytellers receive instruction in storytelling techniques. Including, effective blog writing, video production, photography, public speaking, and other relevant training by National Geographic staff prior to their departure. National Geographic also provide editorial mentorship for Fellows during their Fulbright grant period. Storytellers provide material for National Geographic’s Explorers blog on a frequent and ongoing basis throughout their grant term.

The National Geographic Society supports research, exploration, and conservation throughout the globe with a focus. Especially, on projects that emphasize science, technology, and storytelling to help protect species-at-risk, better understand human history and culture and conserve some of our planet’s last wild places.

Eligibility

Open to applicants for the Fulbright open study/research and art awards to all countries except China.

• The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated talent for storytelling. Including but not limited to publications in print, online or multimedia platforms. Also, an academic or professional background relevant to their proposed project.
• This application cycle, National Geographic has expressed a strong interest in a project focused on Oceans. Also,  Water, with a particular interest in plastics, community coastal and fishery management, and biodiversity.
• Project proposals on other topics of interest (including but not limited to science, culture, and conservation) will also be for review.
• Candidates from all fields are to apply.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience and talent in storytelling.
• Candidates must have completed at least an undergraduate degree by the commencement of the Fulbright award.