Deadline: 04-Jan-2026
Applications are now open for the FASPE Journalism Fellowship Program to critically examine constructs, current developments and issues that raise ethical concerns in their professions in contemporary settings in which they work.
FASPE then draws on these historical examples to help Journalism Fellows grasp their role and responsibility as individuals with influence in their communities; and to encourage them to identify and confront the ethical issues currently facing journalists and media institutions at large.
Each year, FASPE Journalism awards fellowships to 13 to 16 journalism students and early-career journalists. Fellows spend two weeks in Berlin and Poland, where they visit key sites of Nazi history and participate in daily seminars led by specialized faculty. The program couples the power of place with academic rigor and many informal opportunities for creative exchange. FASPE draws on a large pool of applicants, whose diverse backgrounds and interests enrich discussions both inside and outside the seminar room. Journalism Fellows travel with Medical and Clergy Fellows, allowing them to broaden their understanding of the role of professionals over shared meals and activities and in several interdisciplinary seminars. FASPE Fellowships are fully funded so that financial ability does not affect participation.
FASPE seeks graduate students and early-career professionals in formative stages of developing their professional identity and influence as leaders in their fields. Applications that do not strictly adhere to the guidelines will be considered, but preference may be given to those that are more closely aligned with the outlined eligibility parameters. FASPE seeks Journalism applicants who fit into one of the following three categories: Have some journalistic experience (whether in a college newsroom or otherwise and are enrolled in a graduate program of any kind and planning to work as a journalist; Have completed an undergraduate degree and are working as a journalist; Have completed a graduate degree and are working as a journalist. Preference will be given to candidates who have journalistic work that has been published or aired by a recognized news organization. FASPE seeks Journalism Fellows who are preparing for or in early stages of their career, with total professional experience generally not exceeding 10 years. FASPE seeks Journalism Fellows with diverse interests and backgrounds, including those pursuing careers as reporters, editors, photojournalists or documentarians or other forms of storytelling, in local, national, or international contexts. FASPE seeks Fellows at a formative stage of their professional lives, who are open-minded and self-reflective, demonstrate leadership capabilities, and possess the potential of having influence in their fields.
FASPE selects its Fellows on the basis of their academic background, personal and professional experiences, capacity for leadership, and ability to contribute to the Fellowship program and the alumni community. FASPE values and seeks to create inclusive environments, and welcomes applicants of all religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as gender identities. FASPE seeks Fellows who are interested in engaging in discussions with their co-Fellows and faculty, and who have the intellectual and emotional maturity to discuss difficult and controversial issues responsibly and respectfully in small group settings. All applications are welcome and reviewed.
FASPE is committed to ensuring equal access by covering all program costs and related travel. This includes roundtrip economy-class airfare, group transportation in Germany and Poland, admission fees, program materials, hotel accommodations, all group meals, and pocket money for non-group meals. The fellowship ensures that financial ability does not affect participation, making it an inclusive opportunity for aspiring journalists at crucial stages of their careers. Application closes on 4 January 2026.
For more information, visit FASPE.