Nieman Fellowship for Journalists
Full Time
1 week ago
Harare, Harare
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Employment Information
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University is offering a fully funded fellowship for working journalists worldwide. The fellowship is for two academic semesters (nine months) and is designed for journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience to study at Harvard.
Fellowship Stipend & Financial Support:
• Stipend: USD $90,000 paid over nine months to cover living expenses
• Childcare Allowances (for children aged 12 or younger residing with the fellow): 1 child ($10,500), 2 children ($12,500), 3 children ($14,750), 4 or more children ($16,750)
• Additional allowance for a child aged 3 or younger: An extra $10,500
• Health Insurance Supplements (when unable to remain on an employer-sponsored plan): Fellow (Up to $6,250), Spouse (Up to $6,250), Each child under 18 (Up to $3,750)
VacancyGap tips:
• You must have at least 5 years of full-time media experience to be eligible.
• The application requires very strict word counts: Personal Statement (Max 1,000 words), Study Proposal (Max 500 words), Professional Profile (Max 100 words), and Study Proposal Summary (Max 50 words). Do not exceed these limits.
• CRITICAL: Read the Artificial Intelligence Policy carefully. You cannot use AI tools to write your application. AI can only be used for minor grammar checks, and you must disclose it if you use it.
• Your work samples must have been published or broadcast in the 12 months immediately preceding the application. Make sure you have the correct URLs or PDFs ready.
• For international applicants, the deadline is 1 December 2026. Your three recommendation letters must be submitted by 15 December 2026.
Qualifications
• Target Audience: Working journalists worldwide
• Experience: At least five years of full-time media experience
• Application Requirements: Personal Statement, Study Proposal, Professional Profile, Study Proposal Summary, Journalism Work Samples, and Three Letters of Recommendation
• AI Policy: Applicants must write their own materials. AI tools cannot be used to develop or write application content. AI is strictly limited to suggesting minor edits or checking grammar/spelling, and any permitted use must be disclosed.
How to apply
• Submit your application through the SlideRoom Application Portal (link below).
• International Applicants Deadline: 1 December 2026 (Recommendation letters deadline: 15 December 2026)
• U.S. Applicants Deadline: 31 January 2027 (Recommendation letters deadline: 14 February 2027)
• Program Administrator Contact: Nicole Arias at [email protected]
PUBLIC APPLICATION EMAIL: [email protected]
APPLICATION WEBSITE: https://applynow.co.zw/2026/11/03/nieman-fellowship-harvard-university/
CLOSING DATE: 1 December 2026 (International Applicants)
