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Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard
Harvard Nieman Fellowship 2027-28
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A year at Harvard for experienced working journalists to pursue professional and intellectual development, deepen their knowledge, explore areas of interest, strengthen leadership capacity, and return to journalism with new perspectives and skills.
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- profession working journalist Exact current official rule
- career stage at least 5 years of full-time media experience Exact current official rule
Preferences and flexible criteria (2)
- nationality national of a country where the U.S. has suspended issuance of nonimmigrant visas, specifically J visas; wait…
- citizenship holds citizenship and a passport from an additional country without the specified visa restriction
- Level of study
- Professional development
- Fields of study
- Media and journalism
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- Duration
- 1 year
- Host country
- United States
- Host institution
- Harvard University
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What I need Application materials must be in English
- English requirement
- Application materials must be in English
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- Complete and submit the online application through SlideRoom. Include the two essays, professional profile, study proposal summary, work samples or applicable role statement, and other required application materials. Required
- Complete the references section for each of three recommenders. SlideRoom will email each recommender an access link; each must enter their confidential letter in the online recommendation portal (no file uploads) by the deadline for the applicant’s category. Required
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Deadline notes
- The page is accepting submissions for the 2027-28 Nieman Fellowships, so this is 1 December 2026; recommendation letters for international applicants are due December 15. The U.S. Nieman Fellowship deadline is January 31.
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants who are nationals of countries where the U.S. has suspended issuance of nonimmigrant visas, specifically J visas, are advised to wait until restrictions are lifted. However, a candidate with citizenship and a passport from an additional country without that restriction may apply for the 2027-28 International Nieman Fellowship.
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