L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : 2026 Lauren Brown Fellowship and Reporting Grants
- Employeur : International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
- Lieu : International
- Contrat : Bourse et subvention de reportage
- Date limite : 30 octobre 2026
- Niveau requis : Femmes journalistes de milieux sous-représentés
Contexte
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has opened applications for the 2026 Lauren Brown Fellowship, an initiative created to continue the legacy of Lauren Alix Brown, a founding editor at Quartz Media who championed emerging journalists and underrepresented voices. The fellowship supports journalists seeking to pursue ambitious reporting projects on underreported issues while strengthening their professional skills and careers.
The Lauren Brown Fellowship was established in memory of Lauren Alix Brown, who died in 2019 at the age of 37. During her career, she served as director of special projects at Quartz, where she oversaw major journalism initiatives and helped elevate writers from marginalised backgrounds. The fellowship continues her commitment to journalism that brings overlooked perspectives into public discussion. It supports the next generation of women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with diverse socioeconomic and educational experiences.
Previous fellowship cohorts have included journalists such as Yashica Dutt, Desirée Yépez, Ailia Zehra, Arshi Qureshi and Jennifer Chowdhury in 2025. In 2024, the fellowship supported current and former members of the IWMF’s Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program in pursuing reporting projects on underreported issues and professional development opportunities.
Missions et responsabilités
- Pursue ambitious journalism projects, particularly stories covering underreported issues and perspectives that may receive limited attention in mainstream media.
- Investigate important subjects and bring the experiences of overlooked communities to wider audiences.
- Access professional development opportunities designed to strengthen journalism careers, skills, confidence, and professional networks.
- Develop meaningful stories and expand reporting capabilities to advance in the media landscape.
Profil recherché
- Women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Candidates with diverse socioeconomic and educational experiences.
- Journalists whose perspectives have historically been overlooked.
- Professionals aiming to pursue ambitious reporting projects and develop their careers.
Conditions et avantages
- Reporting grants to help recipients pursue ambitious journalism projects (applicants should consult the official fellowship page for details about funding levels and eligible expenses).
- Professional development opportunities designed to strengthen journalism careers, skills, and confidence.
Dossier de candidature
- Official fellowship application form
- Professional background and reporting experience details
- Proposed reporting project meeting the criteria
Comment postuler
Interested journalists should visit the official International Women’s Media Foundation website and review the 2026 Lauren Brown Fellowship application requirements. Before submitting an application, candidates should confirm the eligibility criteria, required materials, reporting project expectations and details of the grant.
Applicants should use the official fellowship application page to access the application form and the latest instructions.
Date limite : October 30, 2026
Lien de candidature : VISIT HERE TO APPLY via the official International Women’s Media Foundation website.