Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is a cohort-based professional fellowship for women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice. Fellows undertake research and coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies and complete journalism internships at The Boston Globe and The New York Times. The program is designed to advance reporting skills through academic study, practical newsroom experience, and opportunities to publish. It was established in memory of journalist Elizabeth Neuffer to continue her work in human rights reporting.

Research and coursework placement at MIT’s Center for International Studies; journalism internships at The Boston Globe and The New York Times; academic and professional development opportunities and potential publishing opportunities.

Open to women and nonbinary journalists with at least three years of professional experience in print, broadcast, or digital media; all nationalities are welcome. Non-native English speakers must have excellent written and verbal English skills.

Apply through the IWMF; specific application details are provided on the program page.