Description

Nieman Fellowships provide U.S. and international journalists working in all media with a paid opportunity to study at Harvard for an academic year. As a Nieman Fellow, you can step back from deadlines, reinvigorate your intellectual curiosity, strengthen your professional skills, and join a community that will inspire and support you for years to come.

Approximately two dozen journalists from around the world will be selected to spend the 2026-27 academic year at Harvard University, where they will audit classes with some of the university’s greatest thinkers, participate in Nieman events, and collaborate with peers. In addition, fellows attend seminars, workshops, and conferences designed to strengthen their professional skills and leadership capabilities. 

If you’re ready to challenge yourself, we want to hear from you.

A Nieman lasts a year
A Nieman lasts a lifetime

Application deadline for U.S. journalists: Jan. 31, 2026

Please join us for a Q&A on Zoom at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 4, or watch the replay on YouTube.

For more information about how to apply, visit our website. Or go directly to the online application.

Additional financial support:
Note that in addition to the $85,000 stipend, the Nieman Foundation also provides funding for health insurance and child care for children ages 12 or younger.

Requirements

Eligibility requirement: All applicants for academic-year Nieman Fellowships, including freelancers, must have at least five years of full-time media experience.