People are living longer, working longer and anticipating a higher quality of life as they age. The Knight Center for Specialized Journalism will take a close look at these issues in a seminar that will examine trends in aging, the coming retirement tsunami, health issues and more.

Longevity: America Ages
April 6-11, 2008
Applications due February 22

Applications are invited from print, broadcast, online and citizen journalists. At Knight Center seminars reporters, editors, producers and opinion writers receive in-depth training, meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a long-time beat. Seminars are free of charge.

Seminar speakers will be experts from top research institutions, government, business and the media. Participants will gain valuable sources and engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from around the country.

Knight Center fellowships cover all seminar costs, including reference materials, hotel lodging and meals. Seminars are held at the University of Maryland, in the metro Washington, D.C. area

All applications must be received by February 22.

Learn how to apply at http://www.knightcenter.umd.edu/apply.htm

The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and is a professional program of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. Participants stay in a hotel on the University of Maryland campus. Applicants must work for independent news organizations or be independent freelance or online journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among participants.

For more information on the Knight Center see http://www.knightcenter.umd.edu/index.htm

Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu