Who's Eligible

Graduate students who will be entering their second year in Fall 2012 and who are specializing in the following fields:

• Public Health
• Public Safety
• Communications
• Journalism
• Emergency Management
• Social Work
• Community Organizing

Selection Criteria

Fellows will work on projects that involve collaborating with many individuals in their own agencies, in other City agencies, with community organizations and New Yorkers. Therefore, in addition to academic achievement and prior work experience, the selection process will take the following into consideration:

• Fluency in using major social media platforms, especially for marketing  and communications;  
• First-hand knowledge of New York City's neighborhoods  and its community based organizations;
• Experience writing for a wide audience;
• Experience in working collaboratively  and communicating clearly; 
• Commitment to New York City and serving the public;
• The ability to speak at least one foreign language (is desirable).