The Nieman Foundation is offering an exciting new research and study opportunity at Harvard: a short-term Visiting Fellowship for individuals wishing to work on special projects designed to advance journalism. Those who should consider applying include publishers, programmers, Web designers, media analysts, academics, journalists and others interested in enhancing quality, building new business models or designing programs to improve journalism. Successful applicants will be invited to the Nieman Foundation for a period ranging from a few weeks to several months, depending on the scope of the project.
Nieman Visiting Fellows will have access to the extensive intellectual resources at Harvard and throughout Cambridge as well as the Nieman Fellows and staff. U.S. and international applicants are welcome to apply. The Nieman Foundation will offer up to three Visiting Fellowships each year, beginning as early as January 2013. For the first selection round, applications must be received by Nov. 19, 2012.