Funded Fellowships for Journalists to Study at Stanford University 2019 - 2020

Stanford University, in collaboration with John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships, is offering 20 fellowships for journalists from around the world to work on ideas to address the most urgent problems facing journalism. From September to June, JSK Fellows spend their time on individual and collaborative projects to address these challenges. Fellows also participate in special workshops and weekly events, explore the abundant resources on the Stanford campus and in Silicon Valley, and have the option of sitting in on classes. 

Applicants should propose a project that is focused on addressing some aspect of  what we believe are the most urgent problems facing journalism:

• Challenging Misinformation and Disinformation
• Holding the Powerful Accountable
• Eradicating News Deserts and Strengthening Local News
• Fighting Bias, Intolerance and Injustice

Fellowships do not support:

• Reporting projects.
• Academic research projects.
• Book projects.
• Startups and founders seeking a business accelerator experience.

Eligibility

Experience

International applicants typically have at least five years of experience. The program will consider less experienced applicants who have outstanding achievements. It does not require applicants to have a college degree.

Professional background

Applicants in these categories are considered for the fellwoship:

• Journalists employed by a news organization or freelance journalists.
• Journalism entrepreneurs and innovators.
• Journalism business and management executives.

The program does not accept applications from people working in public information or public relations jobs, for trade and house newsletters or magazines, for government agencies, or in academic positions.

Funding

1. JSK Fellows are provided with several financial benefits, including a stipend of $85,000. In addition to this stipend, fellows are provided with an additional supplement for those with children. The cost of Stanford tuition and Stanford health care for fellows, spouses and children are also covered. Fellows are helped with finding housing. 
2. Other benefits of a JSK Fellowship:

• Access to some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and organizations, from technology giants to hot new startups to Stanford’s 100-plus special institutes and centers.
• Opportunities to join classes taught by top Stanford professors and instructors in a wide range of specialties. It is common for classes to be taught by people who also work in the vanguard of their fields in the private sector.
• A rich intellectual and cultural campus life, including live theater, music and dance performances, and special lectures and events.
• Fellowship social events where everyone can get to know one another.
• Spouses and partners are eligible to take some classes and attend many fellowship seminars. Fellows’ children attend excellent Palo Alto-area schools and are included in some fellowship social activities.
• Exposure to the incredible diversity of world views, experiences, and cultural traditions that fellows from all over the world bring to the program.
• New friendships, professional connections, and entrepreneurial skills that will continue beyond the ten months fellows spend at Stanford.