International Women's Media Foundation
Fully-funded women's journalism fellowship focused on human rights and social justice
Who: All nationalities, Women, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming journalists whose work focuses on human rights and social justice issues, 3+ years of professional journalism experience, Proficient in English
Deadline: April 21, 2024
The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship is a unique, transformative learning opportunity open to women and nonbinary journalists from every country around the world.
During this women's journalism fellowship, the selected journalist will have the chance to complete research and coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies and participate in internships with The Boston Globe and The New York Times.
Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship Schedule
- June 2024: Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow will be selected
- February 2025: Fellowship begins in Boston with an internship at the Boston Globe and research/coursework at MIT’s Center for International Studies
- May 2025: Fellow moves to New York for an internship at The New York Times
- July 2025: Fellowship ends
What are the benefits of the fellowship?
The Neuffer Fellow will receive:
- a fixed monthly stipend to cover their living costs
- free housing in Cambridge and New York City
- health insurance
- round-trip economy airfare from the fellow’s place of residence to Washington, D.C.
- transportation between the fellowship cities
- for fellows residing outside of the United States, the fellowship also covers the costs of applying for and obtaining a U.S. visa.
Application requirements
A complete application will include the following information:
- Biography
- Current résumé or CV
- Statement of Interest
- Fellowship goals
- Two work samples covering human rights or social justice issues (links preferred)
- If work samples are not in English, applicants must upload their own translations along with a professional translator’s assessment of their accuracy. Alternatively, applicants may have their work samples translated professionally.
- Two letters of recommendation (in English)
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