Applications are open for the Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026-2027. The fellowship seeks to surface the stories of local solutions to global crises, with a focus on gender, by selecting five journalists in ODA-eligible countries. In a moment where global violence is increasing, democracy is crumbling, and human rights are under attack, the fellowship aims to support powerful, fact-based storytelling that inspires decision-makers in public and private settings.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Profession: Be a full-time or independent freelance journalist.
- Experience: Have a minimum of three years of journalism experience.
- Location: Be located in, and reporting on, communities in an ODA-recipient country, which includes Nigeria and most African countries.
- Portfolio: Have three strong journalism samples showcasing a range of relevant work.
- Availability: Be able to accommodate meetings during daytime hours in Eastern Standard Time.
- Language: Be fluent in English.
- Values Alignment: Have a strong affinity for Equality Fund's mission and values around equality and diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and disability.
- Banking: Have a bank account able to accept international Electronic Wire Transfers.
Women, non-binary, and trans people are encouraged to apply.
Fellowship Benefits
- Duration: 6 months of core programming, plus an additional 3 months to finalize publication (January-September 2027).
- Stipend: $4,000 CAD.
- Reporting Expenses: Up to $500.
- Mentorship: Monthly online meetings led by journalists and experts, including climate journalist Nina Lakhani (The Guardian, Drilled), journalism and ethics professor Kelly Kimball (CUNY), and safety training from the International Women's Media Foundation and Freedom of the Press Foundation.
- In-Person Convening: One gathering, location and timing to be determined, with travel expenses included.
How to Apply
Apply through the Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship application form before the deadline of November 8, 2026, at midnight Eastern Standard Time. For more information, visit the Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship page.
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