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Published: 22 Jun 2023 641 views
In 2023, given the ever present problem of misinformation and how quickly it can spread — especially on social media – the Google News Initiative and Poynter have partnered to launch a student fellowship program focused on combating mis- and disinformation in communities.
Fellows will work in local newsrooms on projects aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and promoting digital literacy at the community level and among the younger generation.
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products, which include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. It is considered one of the Big Four technology companies, alongside Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Google was founded in September 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University in California. The company's rapid growth since incorporation has triggered a chain of products, acquisitions, and partnerships beyond Google's core se... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Country to study | United States |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits
Fellows will be awarded a $10,000 stipend for the course of the fellowship program.
Fellows will also receive training through the Google News Lab and Poynter’s MediaWise initiative, and be part of the fall cohort of their Campus Correspondents program.
At least 18 years of age as of January 1, 2023;
Enrolled in an accredited college or university as of January 1, 2023;
You are eligible to work in the United States of America;
Able to work in person if required by host newsroom;
Deadline
The application window closes July 21, 2023 at midnight Pacific Time.
Term
The program will run from roughly September to December, or the fall semester.
For more details visit: Google News Initiative website.