TruthBuzz: The Viral Fact-Checking Contest

The application deadline has been extended to July 9, 2017.

If you have any questions about this application, please email Cassandra Balfour at cbalfour@icfj.org or Johanna Carrillo at jcarrillo@icfj.org.

Personal Information

First Name

Surname/Family Name - (should include all family names)

Alternate Name - (Nickname or name you go by)

Gender

Date of Birth (Month/Day/Year)

Current Country

Personal Email

Professional Email

Mobile Phone

Home Phone Number

Current Employer/Organization

Current Position

Current Home Street Address

Current City

Current Home State/Province

Current Home Postal/Zip Code

If you are applying as part of a team, please list all team members who worked on the entry. Please provide contact information, including email, of all team members.

Skype

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

TruthBuzz Entry

Enter the URL of your entry below or upload the media file

Upload the media file:

What is the specific false claim your entry is addressing? Maximum 250 words.

Summarize the sources for your fact-checking:

What do you think is innovative or original about your approach? Maximum 250 words.

Compose a sample social media post to promote your entry:

Optional: Upload an image or visual to accompany your social media post:

ICFJ Experience

Have you ever participated in an ICFJ program before?

Yes

If yes, which program and when?

Agreement to Program Conditions

I, the undersigned, understand and agree that the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), as program administrator, is under no obligation to select me or any other applicant as a winner of this contest. I agree to all terms and conditions.

Applicant's Signature

Date

How did you hear about this program?

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