Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard

Who can apply · Working journalists in any medium with at least five years of full-time media experience and fluent English. Non-US citizens, including Tunisians, apply for the International Nieman Fellowship.

US$87,500 stipend over nine months, plus allowances · A stipend of 87,500 dollars paid over nine months for living costs, a health insurance supplement (up to 6,250 dollars each for the fellow and a spouse, up to 3,750 dollars per child under 18), a child-care allowance for children 12 and younger, and the cost of attending Harvard classes for the fellow and a spouse or partner.

Deadline · 1 December 2026 for international applicants (date only — no time stated). Applications for 2027–28 open in the first week of October 2026; recommendation letters are due by 15 December 2026.