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Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27

Awarded by Nieman Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Training & Short courses

Funding Type

Full Funding · USD 87,500 paid over nine months + Other benefits

Eligible Courses

Journalism

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Harvard University

Provider

Nieman Foundation

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility:

  • All applicants for Nieman Fellowships, including freelancers, must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience.
  • Journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count as professional experience.
  • People who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible to apply.
  • During the two years before applying, an applicant should not have participated in a fellowship or taken a leave of absence from work that lasted for four months or longer.
  • Candidates nominate themselves for Nieman Fellowships by submitting an application and supplementary materials. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required.

Value:

  • USD 87,500 paid over nine months.
  • The Nieman Foundation also provides a health insurance supplement (up to $6,250 each for the fellow and a spouse, and up to $3,750 for each child younger than 18). 

Deadlines: 

  • International Nieman Fellowship (non-U.S. citizens, including those working in the U.S.): December 1.
  • U.S. Nieman Fellowship (U.S. citizens, including those working outside the U.S.): January 31.
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  • The deadline of Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 is Expired.
  • Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 is offered to Training & Short courses degree.
  • Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 is offered for Journalism.
  • Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 is offered by Nieman Foundation.
  • Nieman Fellowship for Journalism 2026-27 covers Full Funding, USD 87,500 paid over nine months + Other benefits.