IJNR will conduct three expedition-style fellowship programs for journalists during 2006. All three programs will emphasize issues of energy, climate, water and rural development. The expeditions will explore parts of eastern Oregon and Washington (Blue Mountains Institute in May), Michigan and Wisconsin (Great Waters Institute in July) and Wyoming-Colorado-Utah (Energy Country Institute in September). On each trip, journalists will examine conditions and practices of forests, fisheries, farms and energy-production sites. They also will have unhurried conversations more than 50 expert speakers representing a broad and balanced spectrum of credentials and views. IJNR is a nonprofit and nonpartisan educational organization, created by journalists for journalists. Since 1995, IJNR has conducted 31 learning expeditions, serving more than 440 journalists in 37 states, Canada, Mexico and overseas. IJNR fellowship awards cover the costs of meals, lodging, chartered bus and all field activities during the expeditions. The fellowships are designed for reporters, editors, photojournalists, directors and producers who aspire to produce deeper, more explanatory news coverage of issues that affect growth, economic development, rural communities, natural resources and the environment. IJNR will select a total of at least 42 journalists for the 2006 expeditions. Details on programs and application procedures appear on the web site, IJNR.org.

Contact: Frank Edward Allen, IJNR President 121 Hickory Street Suite 2 Missoula, MT 59801

Phone: 406-543-3812 Fax: 406-543-4128 Web: http://IJNR.org

Deadline: Varies