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Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Seminar Fellowships
U.S. Military: New President, New Outlook?
February 15-20, 2009
Applications due January 7
High-tech weapons versus boots-on-the-ground, the outlook in Iraq and Afghanistan, new
priorities under a new administration will be examined in this seminar on the military.
At Knight Center seminars print, broadcast and online journalists receive in-depth
training, meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a long-time beat.
Seminars are free of charge.
Speakers will be experts from top research institutions, government, business and
the media. Participants will gain valuable sources and engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from
around the country.
Knight Center fellowships cover all seminar costs, including reference materials, hotel
lodging and meals. Seminars are held at the University of Maryland, in the metro Washington, D.C. area.
All applications must be received by January 7.
Learn How to Apply
The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation and is a professional program of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College
of Journalism. Participants stay in a hotel on the University of Maryland campus, located near
Washington, D.C. Applicants must work for independent news organizations or be independent freelance
or online journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among participants.
Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu.
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