Global Press’ Shifting Democracies Fellowsship 2025 for Women Journalists ($30,000 USD per year)

Application Deadline: November 8, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Press’ Shifting Democracies Fellowship. Global Press’ Shifting Democracies fellows will examine changing governance structures in countries around the world, and how those shifts are interconnected.

During this two-year, full-time fellowship, fellows will produce investigative and explanatory journalism, participate in advanced skills training and be part of an international cohort of women journalists, all working and living in their home countries.

Program Details

• Fellowships begin January 2025 and last until December 2026
• The fellowship workload will require a 40-hour-per-week commitment
• Fellows will work remotely and must be from and located in one of 15 eligible countries

Requirements

Successful fellow candidates will:

• Identify as a woman
• Be from and currently live full-time in their coverage country for the duration of the 2-year fellowship
• Have at least five years of prior newsroom, reporting or related experience
• Have English language proficiency
• Be enthusiastic about learning new reporting and writing skills
• Have an understanding of civil liberties and how to cover related topics
• Be passionate about visual storytelling and have a desire to advance photojournalism skills
• Have basic technology skills and regular access to internet

Benefits

• Up to $30,000 USD per year based on local market rates
• The opportunity to opt in to a global health benefit plan
• Access to our robust Duty of Care program
• The option to apply for a technology scholarship and/or a tech repair loan
• 10 public holidays per year and 10 vacation days per year
• Wellness support and mentorship opportunities

Application process

All applicants will be required to submit:

• A current, English-language resume.
• A two-page (1,000 word) cover letter stating the gaps they see in coverage of how democracy is shifting in their country, and what role their journalism would play in filling those gaps.
• A portfolio of three work samples with a brief explanation of an editor’s role in each.
• Three photos they have taken either personally or professionally that demonstrate their photography experience.

Note: The use of AI in the creation of any application materials will immediately disqualify candidates.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Global Press’ Shifting Democracies Fellowship