Nieman Foundation Fellowship
About this opportunity
The Nieman Foundation Fellowship at Harvard University is one of the most prestigious opportunities in journalism worldwide, offering mid-career journalists a transformative year of study, reflection, and intellectual growth. Arts critics and cultural journalists are encouraged to apply alongside reporters from all beats. Fellows audit Harvard courses, participate in seminars, and join a global network of journalism leaders.
Application tips
The fellowship is not limited to hard-news reporters; arts critics and cultural journalists have been selected in past years. Your application should articulate a clear plan for how the Harvard year would deepen your critical practice. The international deadline (1 December) is earlier than the US deadline (31 January).
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