Soros Justice Media Fellowships

The Soros Justice Media Fellowships support writers, print and broadcast journalists, artists, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinctive voices proposing to complete media projects that engage and inform, spur debate and conversation, and catalyze change on important U.S. criminal justice issues. The Media Fellowships aim to mitigate the time, space, and market constraints that often discourage individuals from pursuing vital but marginalized, controversial, or unpopular topics in comprehensive and creative ways. Media Fellowships are 12 months in duration, and fellows are expected to make their projects their full-time work during the term of the fellowship. Projects can begin anytime between July and November 2020. Media Fellowships come with an award of either $63,000 or $85,000 (depending on level of experience) for the 12 months. Up to three people can apply jointly for a single Media Fellowship, but joint applications carry a single award.

Opportunity offered by:

Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, are the world’s largest private funder of independent groups working for justice, democratic governance, and human rights. They provide thousands of grants…
Contact for application information
Online application form
Opportunity type

Fellowship

Minimum grant amount (USD)

$63,000

Maximum grant amount (USD)

$85,000

Areas of focus

Criminal Justice
Equity/Inclusion
General Funding
Investigative Journalism
Underrepresented Community(ies)

Applications accepted starting:
February 22, 2022
Application deadline:
January 31, 2023
This is a recurring opportunity