The Nieman Foundation is accepting applications for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation that brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation.
Donor Name: Nieman Foundation
Country: Global
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $80,000
Details:
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.
What types of fellowships are available?
- Each year, the Nieman Foundation selects up to 12 U.S. citizens and 12 international journalists for academic-year Nieman Fellowships. All prospective fellows must speak, read and write English fluently.
- U.S. and international candidates may also apply for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation.
- Citizens of Canada who are interested in the Martin Wise Goodman Canadian Nieman Fellowship, which will be offered in the 2023-2024 academic year, should apply with the International Nieman Fellowship application.
- Candidates who are citizens of both the U.S. and another country should for guidance about which academic-year Nieman Fellowship application category will be appropriate.
Benefits
- For fellows not supported by an employer during the fellowship, a stipend of $1,325 per week will be provided. If an employer keeps the fellow on salary during the fellowship because the project benefits the organization, a fellowship stipend will not be provided.
- If a fellow does not reside in the Boston area or otherwise have accommodations, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.
Funding Information
- Nieman Fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 paid over a nine-month period to cover living costs.
- Duration: Visiting fellowships take place during the calendar rather than the academic year. Applicants list their preferred start date, the number of weeks requested (no more than 12), and any flexibility regarding dates in the online application. The Nieman Foundation will work with selected fellows to determine a start date. The duration of the fellowship awarded may be shorter than the number of weeks requested. Most fellowships are between four and eight weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
- The proposed project must have the potential to advance journalism. This may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or another topic.
- Those who should consider applying include journalists, publishers, technologists, entrepreneurs, programmers, designers, media analysts, academics and others who want to make an impact. There is no age limit or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required. Both U.S. and international applicants are invited to apply.
- Candidates must be available to be in residence in Cambridge, Mass., for the duration of the fellowship.
- Prospective fellows must speak and read English fluently and have a command of written English.
Deadlines
- International journalists: December 1
- U.S. journalists (U.S. citizens): January 31.
For more information, visit Nieman Visiting Fellowships.
