Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation

About this opportunity

Journalists, digital media professionals and news organisation leaders seeking to develop innovative solutions for the future of journalism can apply for the Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation at Harvard University in the United States. The fellowship is a collaboration between the Nieman Foundation for Journalism and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard. It brings selected professionals to Harvard to pursue a specific research project or develop an idea addressing the digital transformation of journalism. The programme is open to both US and international applicants, including freelance journalists and professionals working in business, technology or leadership roles within news organisations. The application deadline for international journalists is December 1, 2026, while US journalists have until January 31, 2027, according to the fellowship's official webpage.