Deadline: 1-Dec-21
The Nieman Foundation is seeking applications for its Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation.
The fellowship is a collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. Both organizations share a set of common interests around journalism, innovation, and the evolution of the digital space, and both have longstanding fellowship programs that offer a year of learning and collaboration with others in the Harvard community.
Proposals from Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship candidates may deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. Examples include ideas for new revenue streams to fund journalism, the construction of new tools for reporting, or research into news consumption patterns. Candidates must explain how their proposals will benefit journalism.
Each year, the Nieman Foundation awards paid fellowships to up to 24 journalists working in print, broadcast, digital and audiovisual media. Journalists and other professionals working in positions that support journalism, such as the business or technology departments of news companies, are welcome to apply.
Funding Information
Nieman Fellows receive a stipend of $75,000 paid over a nine-month period to cover living costs. The Nieman Foundation also provides some financial support for health insurance and childcare. Fellows are not eligible for health care insurance through Harvard University. Individuals who are unable to retain their current health insurance would have the option of purchasing a plan through the Massachusetts Health Connector, which is an independent state agency that serves as a marketplace for MA residents to find, compare, and enroll in health insurance.
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.
- Citizens of Turkey who are interested in the Robert L. Long Nieman Fellowship, which will be offered in the 2022-2023 academic year, should apply with the International Nieman Fellowship application.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship is open to both U.S. and international applicants. Candidates should either be working journalists or work for a news organization in a business, technology, or leadership capacity. Freelance journalists are welcome to apply.
- Candidates who want to apply for the 2022-2023 Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowships should complete either the international fellowship application or the U.S. fellowship application and indicate interest in being considered for the Nieman-Berkman Klein program in the appropriate section.
For more information, visit https://nieman.harvard.edu/fellowships/nieman-berkman-fellowship-in-journalism-innovation-2/