Deadline: December 1, 2022.

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships supports diverse journalists from around the world who are creating solutions to journalism’s most urgent problems. We focus on helping these journalism leaders succeed as effective change agents, improving the access to information people need to create and sustain democratic communities.

Their core fellowship is a 10-month residential program on the Stanford University campus that allows journalists to step away from professional obligations to develop the leadership resilience needed for our times. Through individual coaching, access to Stanford experts and resources, tailored workshops and peer-to-peer learning, the JSK Fellowships helps fellows identify the tools and mindsets needed to effectively lead and navigate change. 

During the 10-month fellowship, we provide our JSK Fellows individualized coaching, a cohort of their peers and guidance that sparks professional and personal transformation. In addition, fellows will have the time and freedom to tap into and explore the resources of this world-class university. We are especially interested in empowering those who are working to serve underrepresented communities. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship has two primary components: Exploring and testing ideas for addressing a problem in journalism that is important to you, and identifying mindsets and tools needed to become a more resilient leader and change agent.

They are seeking fellows who:

• Are fiercely committed to the future of journalism, in all of its messy uncertainty
• Aren’t satisfied with the “way things have always been done”
• Are eager to grow as journalists, as leaders, as people – they believe their best work and best selves are in front of them
• Embrace diversity 
• Are excited about the prospect of being coached through a deep examination of their mindsets and perceptions of themselves and their place in journalism
• Like the idea of being “in fellowship” with a cohort of other journalists from varied professional and personal backgrounds
• Are ready to set aside current work responsibilities and dig into a 10-month journey of professional and personal exploration.

BENEFITS

1. They provide a stipend of $95,000, plus a few supplements to help with living expenses.
2. They provide an extra $6,000 for singles, $8,000 for couples, and $10,000 for families to help you with your rent.
3. In addition, for fellows with children up through high school graduation, they provide an additional supplemental payment of $12,000.
4. They also cover the cost of Stanford tuition for fellows and Stanford health insurance for fellows, spouses and children.
5. They also help fellows find rental housing near campus.

APPLICATION

1. You must complete an online application, which has questions about your personal and professional background, why you want a JSK Fellowship and what problem in journalism you’d like to focus on during the fellowship.
2. Also as part of the application you’ll need to submit two other items: a 1-minute selfie video describing the problem you want to focus on and why as well as contact information for three professional references we could contact later in the selection process.
3. Your references should be able to speak about your experience and the qualities that would help you be a successful fellow. (Tip: Be sure to let your references know what journalism problem you want to focus on as a fellow.)

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