Nieman Fellowship (U.S. citizens)

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 semesters at Harvard auditing classes with some of the university’s greatest thinkers, participating in Nieman events and collaborating with peers. Nieman Fellows are also able to audit classes at other local universities including MIT and Tufts.

Each year, the Nieman Foundation awards paid fellowships to up to 24 journalists working in print, broadcast, digital and audiovisual media. Journalists and other professionals working in positions that support journalism, such as the business or technology departments of news companies, are welcome to apply for one of the foundation’s short-term Visiting Fellowships.

During their time at Harvard, Nieman Fellows attend seminars, shop talks, master classes and journalism conferences designed to strengthen their professional skills and leadership capabilities, thereby helping to fortify the news industry itself. With the knowledge they gain on campus and the relationships they build, fellows often return to work as journalism entrepreneurs, industry innovators and top managers in their newsrooms.

Opportunity offered by:

The Nieman Foundation

The Nieman Foundation houses a dynamic set of initiatives to promote and elevate the standards of journalism and educate and support those poised to make important contributions to its future….
Contact for application information
Online application form
Opportunity type

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

Massachusetts
U.S. Journalists Abroad
United States (all)

Minimum grant amount (USD)

$75,000

Maximum grant amount (USD)

$

Areas of focus

Business/Economy
Criminal Justice
Education
Environment
Equity/Inclusion
General Funding
Health
Investigative Journalism
Poverty
Underrepresented Community(ies)

Application deadline:
January 31, 2023
This is a recurring opportunity