The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism is a premier national program with a 20-year track record of offering free top-quality seminars for print, broadcast and online reporters, editors and editorial writers.
At Knight Center seminars journalists receive in-depth training in subjects related to their coverage -- law, health, science, society, demographics, national and international affairs. Participants meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a long-time beat. And results last, as Knight Fellows gain new sources, valuable reference materials and many story ideas.
The Center has been offering intensive seminars for journalists since 1987. More than 2,700 fellowships have been awarded to journalists from nearly 500 news organizations.
Applications are sought from reporters and editors working for independent news organizations as well as from independent online and citizen journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among applicants.
Fellowships cover instruction, lodging, meals and reference materials. The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is affiliated with the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Learn about our Fellowship program »
Read about our seminars »
Read our Beat Guides »
Knight Center fellows visit the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and learn about climate change science.
If you are joining your publication’s business reporting team, you are probably wondering where to begin. Here's a guide designed to help you approach business coverage effectively.
