Rjionline — RJI Institutional Fellowship
Overview
The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) Institutional Fellowship is a program that supports individuals and organizations in creating innovative resources for community-centered journalism. The fellowship is hosted by RJI, a research and development center at the Missouri School of Journalism, which has a long history of advancing journalistic practice. This opportunity is aimed at those who wish to build tools, platforms, or methodologies that serve journalists and communities. The fellowship provides a platform for fellows to develop their projects over a defined period, with access to RJI's resources and network. While specific financial terms are not detailed in the available information, the fellowship is designed to foster practical outcomes that can be adopted by news organizations and community groups. The program emphasizes collaboration and experimentation, encouraging proposals that address real-world challenges in local news ecosystems. Curatorially, the fellowship aligns with RJI's mission to bridge academic research and journalistic practice. It seeks projects that are not only innovative but also scalable and sustainable, with a clear path to implementation. The ideal proposal demonstrates a deep understanding of community needs and offers a concrete plan for creating resources that empower both journalists and the communities they serve.