DEADLINE: Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy — A Fellowship for Journalists

The Metcalf Ocean Nexus Academy (MONA) is a new fellowship program for journalists created by Ocean Nexus and Metcalf Institute, in collaboration with the Uproot Project. This exciting new partnership seeks to advance transformative changes at the intersection of ocean governance, social justice, and equity. Participating journalists, working closely with Ocean Nexus scientists, aim to deepen their understanding of how our relationship with the ocean is intertwined with systemic inequities, particularly within historically marginalized communities, across the globe.

A 2025 MONA workshop will be conducted in person at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. on June 30-July 3, 2025 with a prior matching session with Ocean Nexus scientists.

The MONA fellowship is designed for US-based, mid-career journalists from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must be a member of The Uproot Project or one of their collaborating partners.

The fellowship will be for three months (July-Sept 2025, excluding workshop dates).

Fellows must pay all travel expenses up front and will receive travel reimbursement. Lodging, meals and ground transportation during the in-person workshop are covered by Metcalf Institute.

Stipends will be available for Fellows to travel to Ocean Nexus research locations during the three-month fellowship (max $4,000).

Deadline: Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

Details and application.