The Global Center for Journalism and Trauma’s Ochberg Fellowship is a unique seminar program for senior and mid-career journalists who wish to deepen their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, and improve reporting on violence, conflict and tragedy.

Reporting responsibly and credibly on traumatic events, on street crime and family violence, natural disasters and accidents, war and genocide, pandemic and social upheaval, is a major challenge. Since 1999 we have brought together outstanding journalists from around the world to explore critical issues around news coverage of violence, trauma and tragedy.

Fellows attend an intensive weeklong program of seminars held March 22–27, 2027 at Reid Hall in Paris, France. Program activities include briefings by prominent interdisciplinary experts in the trauma and mental health fields; conversations with journalist colleagues on issues of ethics, craft and practice, and a variety of other opportunities for intellectual engagement and peer learning.

DEADLINE: October 20, 2026 at 05:00 pm ET (Eastern Time) ; 10:00 pm CET (Central European Time)

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