2008 Seminars

Longevity:
America Ages
April 6-11, 2008
Apply by Feb. 22

Climate Change,
Its Sweeping Impact
May 27-30, 2008
Apply by April 15

Medical Advances:
Treatments, Cures,
Possibilities
Sept. 23-26, 2008
Apply by Aug. 13

Immigration: Issues
for a New America
Online Seminar
Nov. 17-21, 2008
Apply by Oct. 13

2009

U.S. Military:
New President,
New Outlook?
Feb. 15-20, 2009
Apply by Jan. 7

is a premier national program with a 20-year track record of offering free top-quality seminars for print, broadcast and online reporters, editors and editorial writers. At Knight Center seminars journalists receive in-depth training in subjects related to their coverage -- law, health, science, society, demographics, national and international affairs. Participants meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a long-time beat. And results last, as Knight Fellows gain new sources, valuable reference materials and many story ideas.

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The Center has been offering intensive seminars for journalists since 1987. More than 2,700 fellowships have been awarded to journalists from more than 460 news organizations.

Fellowships cover instruction, lodging, meals and reference materials. The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Applications are sought from reporters and editors working for independent news organizations as well as from independent online and citizen journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among applicants.

The Center is affiliated with the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Seminars are held at the Inn and Conference Center on the College Park campus, located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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