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The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program

Fellowship from The Knight Science Journalism Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Every year, the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT offers academic-year fellowships to 10 science journalists, to give them an opportunity to explore science, technology, and the craft of journalism; … Last updated October 9, 2025

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Knight Wallace Fellowship

Fellowship from Wallace House at the University of Michigan

Journalists eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism spend an academic year at the University of Michigan to access the resources of a world-class university and … Last updated October 9, 2025

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Nieman Fellowship (non-U.S. citizens)

Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation

A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity open to journalists working in all media in every country around the world. Those selected for the program spend two full … Last updated October 9, 2025

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Nieman Fellowship (U.S. citizens)

Fellowship from The Nieman Foundation

Each year, the Nieman Foundation awards paid fellowships to up to 24 journalists working in print, broadcast, digital and audiovisual media.  A Nieman Fellowship is an extraordinary, transformative learning opportunity … Last updated October 9, 2025

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O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism

Fellowship up to $75,000 from Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University

The O’Brien Fellowship in Public Service Journalism at Marquette University supports professional journalists in completing ambitious, in-depth reporting projects on issues of state, national, or international importance. Over a nine-month … Last updated October 13, 2025

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Soros Justice Fellowships

Fellowship up to $140,000 from Open Society Foundations

The Soros Justice Fellowships support outstanding individuals—including lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, writers, print and broadcast journalists, artists, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinctive voices—to undertake full-time projects that engage and … Last updated November 29, 2023

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RTDNF Fellowships

Fellowship from Radio Television Digital News Foundation (RTDNF)

Since 1970, the RTDNA Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships and fellowships to over 600 emerging journalists. The Foundation, which serves as the educational arm of the … Last updated October 13, 2025

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AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

Fellowship from American Association for the Advancement of Science

The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship connects scientists and journalists by placing advanced STEM students and early-career researchers in leading media organizations such as NPR, the Los Angeles … Last updated October 13, 2025

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Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship

Fellowship from Stand Together Fellowships

The year-long Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship is for early-career journalists who are aspiring future leaders in the industry. As a finalist for the fellowship, you’ll have the opportunity to … Last updated February 22, 2023

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The Arab Documentary Photography Program

Fellowship up to $7,000 from Magnum Foundation

The Arab Documentary Photography Program (ADPP) provides support and mentorship to photographers from across the Middle East and North Africa to amplify creative approaches to visual storytelling that challenge conventional … Last updated December 2, 2025

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New York City Fellowship

Fellowship up to $5,000 from Magnum Foundation

The New York City Fellowship (formerly known as the Magnum Foundation Fellowship) offers a project production grant, mentorship, and arts administration experience to early-career photographers. This fellowship is designed for … Last updated December 2, 2025

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David Dietz Fellowship

Fellowship up to $1,507 from Investigative Reporters & Editors

Established in 2011 for the late David Dietz, an award-winning journalist and a past president of IRE, the fellowship supports early-career journalists who have a demonstrated interest in financial investigative … Last updated December 2, 2025

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EWA Reporting Fellowships

Fellowship up to $10,000 from Education Writers Association

The Education Writers Association is pleased to announce a call for proposals for its next class of EWA Reporting Fellows, in support of enterprising news coverage of education. The fellowships provide … Last updated March 27, 2022

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Reynolds Journalism Institute: Institutional Fellowship

Fellowship, Grant/Stipend up to $30,000 from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

Institutional fellowships are a remote fellowship where the funding for the fellowship goes to the company or institution, rather than an individual. RJI will collaborate with the individual assigned to … Last updated August 29, 2025

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Reynolds Journalism Institute: Nonresidential Fellowship

Fellowship, Grant/Stipend up to $30,000 from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

Nonresidential fellowships are a remote fellowship offered by the Reynolds Journalism Institute, where funding goes directly to an individual to let them pursue an idea outside of their day job/work. … Last updated August 29, 2025

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Reynolds Journalism Institute: Residential Fellowship

Fellowship, Grant/Stipend up to $100,000 from Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute

The RJI residential fellowship is for an individual who wants to spend a year at the Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri to create a resource to help … Last updated August 29, 2025

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USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship

Fellowship up to $10,000 from USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism

The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism National Fellowship helps journalists and newsrooms produce in-depth reporting on health, equity, and community well-being across the United States. Fellows receive funding, training, … Last updated August 18, 2025

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The Richard C. Longworth Media Fellowships

Fellowship, Rolling up to $10,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Longworth Fellowships support Midwestern journalists pursuing international reporting on global issues with clear relevance to Midwestern audiences. About the Fellowship Named in honor of Richard C. Longworth, former Chicago … Last updated August 21, 2025

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AI Accountability Fellowship

Fellowship up to $20,000 from Pulitzer Center

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowship supports journalists and newsrooms covering the impact of artificial intelligence on policy, individuals, and communities—especially in low-visibility or high-stakes contexts. Fellows investigate AI with … Last updated August 21, 2025