Global Health Inequities, Risks, and Solutions

The Pulitzer Center funds ambitious, underreported projects on global health inequities, systemic barriers to care, treatment advances, emerging health threats, and the impact of U.S. aid cuts. Reporting may cover how access to health care, disease prevention, and pandemic preparedness are affected globally and in the U.S.

Who Can Apply

  • Freelancers and staff journalists worldwide
  • Text, broadcast, and multimedia outlets
  • Collaborative projects welcome
  • Strongly encourages proposals from underrepresented groups

Funding Priorities

  • Global health inequities and systemic barriers
  • Research, treatment, and emerging threats (e.g., climate-linked health issues, pandemics, war-related risks)
  • Stories with local-global ties (e.g., U.S. outlets covering international health with community relevance)
  • Projects published in multiple outlets (local + national or cross-border collaborations)

Funding Details

  • No set budget range; projects of all sizes considered
  • Eligible costs: travel, contractors, design, data, equipment rentals
  • Stipends for freelancers considered in rare cases
  • Does not fund books, feature-length films, staff salaries, newsroom overhead, or routine breaking news

What’s Required

  • Project description (≤ 250 words)
  • Preliminary budget (basic breakdown)
  • Distribution plan with letters of commitment from outlets

Application Process

  • Rolling basis; reviewed upon receipt
  • Applicants typically notified within a month
  • Urgent projects should note time sensitivity in proposal

Opportunity offered by:

Pulitzer Center

Organization dedicated to raising awareness of underreported global issues. Direct funder who supports all platforms. “Largest single source of money for global enterprise reporting.” Fund 150 affiliate partners and support…
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Areas of focus

Equity/Inclusion
Health
Underrepresented Community(ies)

This is a recurring opportunity