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IWMF Howard G. Buffett Fund and Reporting Grants for Women Journalists 2026

The International Women's Media Foundation offers reporting grants and fellowships for women and non-binary journalists worldwide, anchored by the Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists, funding ambitious reporting projects, professional development, safety training, and mentorship.

Status: Rolling Type: Grant Amount: Varies by fund; Kari Howard Fund grants averaging about US$5,000 Deadline: Rolling or ongoing Location: Global

JournalismAI Skills Lab 2026 (Applications Closed; Historical Programme Reference)

Historical reference for the JournalismAI Skills Lab 2026 programme. The 21 June 2026 application window is closed, and the official page does not announce a successor deadline.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: Free participation Deadline: Historical reference Location: Africa, Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Middle East

JSK Journalism Fellowship 2027–2028: A Nine-Month Academic Year at Stanford With a $130,000 Stipend, Tuition, and Health Insurance for Experienced Journalists

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford give experienced journalists nine months to step away from daily work, develop as leaders, and pursue a self-chosen focus with a $130,000 stipend, Stanford tuition, and health coverage.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $130,000 stipend for the nine-month fellowship, plus Stanford tuition and health insurance Deadline: Dec 3, 2026 Location: United States and Global

Karsh Journalism Fellowship 2027: A $4,000 Stipend, Three Fully Funded U.S. Retreats, and Year-Long Mentorship for Journalists Reporting on Jewish Issues

A nonpartisan U.S. fellowship that gives up to ten early- and mid-career journalists a $4,000 stipend, fully funded retreats in New York, Washington, and Los Angeles, and a year of mentorship to report with depth on Jewish topics.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $4,000 stipend plus fully covered travel and lodging for three retreats Deadline: Sep 1, 2026 Location: United States

Kennan Institute Digital Fellowship 2026–2027: A Fully Funded Six-Month Virtual Fellowship With a $2,000 Monthly Stipend for Ten Scholars, Journalists, and Experts Writing About Russia and Eurasia

The Kennan Institute's inaugural Digital Fellowship offers ten remote fellows a $2,000 monthly stipend over six months, mentorship, and a Washington policy platform to research and publish original work on Russia and broader Eurasia.

Status: Deadline Passed Type: Fellowship Amount: $2,000 per month for six months (approximately $12,000 total) Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 Location: Remote

Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT 2026–2027: An $85,000 Nine-and-a-Half-Month Academic Year for Ten Science Journalists

Historical reference for the 2026–2027 Knight Science Journalism Academic-Year Fellowship at MIT, which offered ten full-time science journalists an $85,000 stipend over 9.5 months, a travel and housing stipend, and basic health insurance.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: $85,000 stipend over 9.5 months, plus a travel and housing stipend and basic health insurance … Deadline: Historical reference Location: United States

Knight-Wallace Fellowship 2027–2028: A Fully Funded Academic Year at the University of Michigan With a $90,000 Stipend for Accomplished Journalists

The Knight-Wallace Fellowship gives experienced journalists a fully funded residential academic year at the University of Michigan, with a $90,000 stipend, health insurance, and relocation support to pursue an ambitious journalism study project.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $90,000 stipend (2026–2027 cohort figure), plus health insurance and relocation and logistical … Deadline: Feb 1, 2027 Location: United States and Ann Arbor, Michigan

McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism 2026: Grants of Up to $15,000 Plus Editorial Support for Experienced Journalists to Report Deeply on Money, Business, and the Economy

The McGraw Center for Business Journalism at CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism awards grants of up to $15,000 plus hands-on editorial support to experienced freelance and staff journalists producing investigative or enterprise stories with a strong economic angle, with a Fall 2026 application deadline of 12 October 2026.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: Up to $15,000 per project Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 Location: United States and Worldwide

NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship for Scholars at Risk 2027–2028: A Five-Month Amsterdam Residency With a €3,500 Monthly Stipend Option, Office, and Housing

The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study offers established scholars, writers, journalists, and artists at risk because of conflict or war a five-month residency in Amsterdam with an application-based €3,500 monthly stipend, an office, subsidised housing or commuting support, and travel reimbursement.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: Eligible fellows may apply for a €3,500 monthly stipend for five months, plus office, subsidised … Deadline: Dec 14, 2026 Location: Netherlands and Amsterdam

Nieman Fellowship at Harvard 2027–2028: $87,500 Stipend Plus Allowances for a Paid Academic Year for Working Journalists

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard funds an academic year of study for experienced journalists, paying an $87,500 stipend over nine months plus health insurance and childcare allowances, with 2027–2028 applications opening the first week of October 2026.

Status: Open Type: Fellowship Amount: $87,500 stipend over nine months, plus health insurance supplement and childcare allowances Deadline: Dec 1, 2026 Location: United States and International