Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism @Mental Health Journalism Funding & Training Opportunity

Summary Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism Ireland 2026

Title: Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism – Ireland 2026
Location: Ireland (with international travel to the United States)
Closing Date: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
Contract: One-year, non-residential fellowship

Overview

Rosalynn Carter Fellowship 2026 Ireland – Mental Health Journalism Funding & Training Opportunity.

Are you a journalist, producer, presenter, or editor passionate about telling impactful mental health stories?

Applications are now open for the prestigious Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, delivered in partnership with Shine.

This highly competitive fellowship offers a unique opportunity for Irish media professionals to produce informed, impactful mental health journalism with the support of global experts.

Fellowship Benefits

• €8,000 stipend
• Access to international training and mentorship
• Flexible, non-residential structure
• Networking opportunities with international fellows and mental health experts
• Funding for travel and accommodation to the United States for training sessions

About the Fellowship

Established in 1996, the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship supports journalists from the U.S., Ireland, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to report on mental health topics.

The Ireland program, launched in partnership with Shine and The Carter Center in 2023, offers Irish media professionals the chance to develop a funded mental health project, join an international community, and enhance their reporting skills on mental health issues.

The fellowship aims to:

• Increase accurate and effective reporting on mental health
• Equip journalists with tools for high-quality, compassionate coverage
• Develop a diverse cohort of informed reporters capable of covering mental health across all media platforms

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum three years’ professional experience in journalism or media (excluding student, blogging, PR, or academic publishing)
• Citizens or legal residents of the Republic of Ireland
• Ability to provide a Letter of Commitment from a media outlet with an Irish audience
• Eligibility to travel to the U.S. for training sessions (scheduled for September 14-17, 2026) at The Carter Center, with costs covered by the fellowship

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

• Completed application form (available at https://www.shine.ie/the-rosalynn-carter-fellowship-for-mental-health-journalism-in-ireland)
• Up-to-date CV/Resume
• Two relevant work samples (at least one in the media form proposed for the project, in PDF format or links)
• Professional headshot
• Letter of Commitment from a media outlet

Submission Details

Applications must be emailed to media@shine.ie with the subject line ‘Fellowship Application’ by midnight on June 2nd, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. For assistance or inquiries, contact Shine via email.

Additional Considerations

Applicants are encouraged to review FAQs and resources on the Shine website and visit The Carter Center’s Mental Health Journalism site for more information.

Projects should include the voice of lived experience and focus on themes such as hearing voices, mental health recovery, Traveller mental health, mental health among older people, AI and mental illness, or families and supporters.

Apply Now

Take this opportunity to elevate your mental health journalism, spotlight underrepresented voices, and join a global community committed to compassionate, accurate reporting.

For more details and to apply