The John Alexander Project

about

The John Alexander Project is dedicated to innovative journalism. We believe that curiosity is the beginning of progress; that education happens outside the classroom; and that media can transform our social landscape. The Project enables independent thinkers to tell stories that inspire action.

Conceived in 2008, the keynote program—the Above The Fray fellowship, in conjunction with NPR—launched in April 2010 and submissions were completed on July 1. Our inaugural fellow was dispatched in October 2010.

The fellowship is supported entirely through the John Alexander Project. Your contributions directly help give young journalists a leg up—and will ensure that we are able to continue offering the fellowship for future cycles.

news

9/23/2011
Nina Porzucki is selected as the 2011 Above the Fray fellow. Read the release.

7/1/2011
Pencils down! 2011 application cycle is now closed.

6/9/2011
Above the Fray eligibility has expanded: non-US citizens may now apply.

6/8/2011
We're on Twitter!
@JAPAboveTheFray

5/1/2011
2011 Above the Fray fellowship application released.

2/17/2011
Brian Reed's second piece airs on NPR "Morning Edition."
Listen here.

2/16/2011
Brian Reed's first piece in a two-part series airs on NPR "Morning Edition."
Listen here.

2/14/2011
The JA Project featured on TakePart.com.
Read the article.

11/1/2010
Brian Reed lands in Kiribati.
Follow his dispatches.

9/15/2010
Brian Reed is selected as first Above the Fray fellow.
Read the release.

7/1/2010
Pencils down! Cycle one applications due.

4/5/2010
Above the Fray
application released.

3/14/2010
NPR signs on as official media partner.
Read the release.

12/31/2009
$20,000 anonymous matching funds contribution.

3/15/2009
Recipient of Edward R. Murrow grant, courtesy of Ted Koppel.