Journalism

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Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowship 2027: $20,000 for Six Months or $40,000 for a Year of Independent Reporting for U.S. Print Journalists

A long-running U.S. journalism fellowship, now run by the Fund for Investigative Journalism, paying $20,000 for six months or $40,000 for twelve months of self-directed reporting on a subject of the journalist's choosing.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $20,000 (six months) or $40,000 (twelve months) Deadline: Oct 1, 2026 Location: United States

Belgian Bridge 2026: Investigative Journalism Grants for Dutch-French Collaboration in Belgium

Belgium-focused grant from Journalismfund Europe for collaborative investigative projects led by Dutch-speaking and French-speaking journalists working on local issues with broader national relevance.

Status: Historical Type: Grant Amount: €100,000 total for the 2026 programme, with €50,000 available per call to be distributed among … Deadline: Historical reference Location: Belgium

Berlin Prize Fellowship 2027–2028: A Fully Funded Semester in Berlin With a $5,000 Monthly Stipend, Housing, and Airfare for U.S. Scholars, Writers, and Journalists

The American Academy in Berlin awards Berlin Prize fellowships for a four-month residency at the Hans Arnhold Center, providing a $5,000 monthly stipend, housing, partial board, and round-trip airfare to U.S.-based scholars, writers, journalists, and policy experts.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $5,000 monthly stipend, plus housing, partial board, and round-trip airfare Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 Location: Germany and United States

EJN Our Ocean Conference 2026 Fellowship: Historical Reference for the Closed Mombasa Journalism Call

Historical reference for Internews' Earth Journalism Network fellowship that supported journalists from coastal countries to report from the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The 2026 application deadline has passed and no next cycle is announced.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: No fixed cash award stated Deadline: Historical reference Location: Mombasa, Kenya

EU Audio Reporting 2026: €4.5 Million for Cross-Border European Audio Journalism

The European Commission is seeking one 24-month project to produce and distribute independent audio reporting on European issues in at least six EU languages, with up to 95% co-financing available.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: €4.5 million total budget; up to 95% of eligible costs Deadline: Sep 7, 2026 Location: European Union

Fulcrum Journalism Fellowship Fall 2026: A $1,000 Stipend and Six Weeks of Solutions-Journalism Training, Mentorship, and Bylines for U.S. Journalism Students

The Fulcrum is accepting applications until August 3, 2026 for its first fall cohort of the Fulcrum Fellowship, a six-week remote solutions-journalism program running September 14 to October 20, 2026, that pays each fellow a $1,000 stipend on completion and publishes their reported work.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Fellowship Amount: $1,000 stipend paid on completion of the program Deadline: Aug 3, 2026 Location: United States

Fund for Investigative Journalism Summer 2026 Cycle: Up to $10,000 for Investigative Reporting and $1,000–$2,500 in Seed Funding, Closing 14 September 2026

The Fund for Investigative Journalism reviews proposals three to four times a year and its next deadline, covering both regular grants of up to $10,000 and seed funding of $1,000 to $2,500 for preliminary reporting, is Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern, with decisions about six weeks later.

Status: Open Type: Grant Amount: Regular grants up to $10,000; seed funding of $1,000 to $2,500 for preliminary reporting Deadline: Sep 14, 2026 Location: United States and Worldwide

Future of Work Reporting Fellowship 2026–2027: A $5,000 Stipend Plus a $1,500 Expense Budget for U.S. Journalists Covering Work, Education, and the Innovation Economy

New America's Future of Work & Innovation Economy initiative and Work Shift support U.S.-based early- and mid-career journalists with a place-based reporting project on education, workforce development, and technology-driven economic development, providing a $5,000 stipend, a $1,500 expense budget, editorial support, and professional development for a September 2026–August 2027 fellowship.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $5,000 stipend plus a $1,500 expense budget for travel, research, and other reporting expenses Deadline: Sep 4, 2026 Location: United States

Future of Work Reporting Fellowship 2026: USD $5,000 Stipend Plus USD $1,500 Reporting Support for Place-Based Journalism

The Future of Work Reporting Fellowship is a 2026 cohort for U.S.-based journalists to produce a place-based reporting project on education, workforce development, and innovation economy impacts, with up to $6,500 total support. The official portal accepts complete applications through September 4, 2026.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: USD $6,500 total support ($5,000 stipend + $1,500 expense budget) Deadline: Sep 4, 2026 Location: United States

Istanbul Photo Awards 2026 Closed: Results, Rules, and How to Prepare for a Future Call

The 12th Istanbul Photo Awards closed its 2026 entry period on 13 January 2026 after an extension. Anadolu has announced the winners, but the official site has not announced a 2027 call; this historical reference records the 2026 prizes, eligibility rules, and submission process.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: USD 58,000 total prize pool. Photo of the Year: USD 6,000 Deadline: Historical reference Location: Global