The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute of New York University offers annually The Reporting Award for a significant work of journalism in any medium on an under-reported topic in the public interest. Ineligible to apply are NYU affiliates, NYU graduates with degrees dated 2010 and thereafter, and journalists holding staff positions at established media outlets. The total award comprises $2,500 on announcement of the winning proposal; an additional $10,000 on completion of the project; $6,000 in NYU graduate journalism student research and fact-checking assistance (paid at $15/hr); and more. See website for details. Deadline: January 31, 2013.

Contact: thereportingaward@nyu.edu