Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation 2026/2027 for study at Harvard University

The Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation brings individuals to Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. It is a collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard, offering a year of learning and collaboration with others in the Harvard community.

Stipend of $75,000; year-long in-residence opportunity at Harvard University; collaboration with the Nieman Foundation and Berkman Klein Center on journalism innovation.

Candidates must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience and must complete an online application. There is no age limit or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required. Both U.S. and international applicants are invited to apply; fellows must be in residence in Cambridge, MA for the duration of the fellowship and fluent in English.

Online application including two essays, a professional profile and study proposal summary, work samples, and three letters of recommendation.