Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

Applications for this year’s Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship for women journalists are now open. The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Program provides academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice.

The fellowship focuses on strengthening journalism in the areas of human rights and social justice while supporting professional development through academic coursework, research opportunities, and hands-on newsroom experience.

What the Program offers

• The program enables selected fellows to undertake research and coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies.
• They also gain practical experience through journalism internships at The Boston Globe and The New York Times.
• Its flexible structure allows fellows to refine their reporting skills and pursue academic interests, with opportunities to publish their work under their byline in various media outlets.
• The fellowship is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and living expenses during the program, along with access to academic and professional training opportunities.

Eligibility 

• The Neuffer Fellowship is designed for women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming journalists who have at least three years of full-time professional experience in print, broadcast, or digital media, either as staff journalists or freelancers.
• Applicants must be working journalists, as internships or student journalism experience are not considered.
• Journalists from any country are eligible to apply, but they must have strong proficiency in English, including reading, writing, and speaking, to fully participate in the program.

How to apply 

• Interested applicants may apply on this page. The last date to apply is April 20, 2026. 
• lease review the Frequently Asked Questions on this page for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship before starting your application or contacting the IWMF.
• For any inquiries related to the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, or if you are experiencing accessibility/connectivity issues, please contact IWMF Programs at programs@iwmf.org.

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