The International Women’s Media Foundation has launched its applications for the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 to provide academic and professional opportunities to advance the reporting skills of women and nonbinary journalists who focus on human rights and social justice.
The Neuffer Fellowship is designed for women and nonbinary journalists with at least three years of professional experience in journalism working in print, broadcast, or digital media, either as a staff journalist or as a freelancer.
All nationalities are welcome to apply, but non-native English speakers must have excellent written and verbal English skills to fully participate in and benefit from the program.
Deadline: 20 April 2025
About the Fellowship
The Neuffer Fellowship will begin in February 2025 and conclude in July 2025. Previously, the Fellowship started in the fall and ended in the spring each year.
- Neuffer Fellows are based at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts from February to May.
- Working with the IWMF, they design a program that enables them to pursue academic research while improving their ability to cover human rights and social justice issues.
- Following the spring semester, Neuffer Fellows move to New York City, where they complete a full-time internship at The New York Times from June to July.
- Fellows must complete the entire six-month program.
Fellowship Benefits
- Fixed Monthly Stipend: Covers basic living costs.
- Housing: The IWMF arranges and covers housing in Cambridge and New York City.
- Travel Support: The IWMF purchases round-trip economy airfare from the fellow’s place of residence to the United States, as well as transportation between Fellowship locations.
- Health Insurance: Provided throughout the program.
- Visa Support: For fellows residing outside the U.S., the program covers the costs of applying for and obtaining a U.S. visa.
The fellowship does not include a salary, and fellows are responsible for additional incidental expenses and other personal costs.
Eligibility Criteria
The Neuffer Fellowship is open to women, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming journalists whose work focuses on human rights and social justice issues.
- All applicants must be working journalists with at least three years of full-time, professional journalism experience.
- Internships and journalism-related work completed as a university student do not count as professional experience.
- Applicants may be affiliated or freelance journalists.
- Journalists from any country worldwide are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must speak, read, and write English fluently to fully participate and benefit from the Fellowship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications through the IWMF official website before the deadline. The application process includes:
- Online application form
- Updated resume/CV
- Work samples demonstrating expertise in human rights and social justice reporting
- Letters of recommendation
For more information and to apply, visit the IWMF Official Website.
Conclusion
The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity for women and nonbinary journalists to enhance their skills, conduct research, and gain hands-on experience at a prestigious news organization. If you meet the eligibility criteria and are passionate about human rights and social justice reporting, don’t miss this chance to apply.
FAQs
What is the Timeline and Location for the Neuffer Fellowship?
The Neuffer Fellowship runs from February to July. Previously, it was held from fall to spring each year.
From February to May, Neuffer Fellows are based at the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During this period, they collaborate with the IWMF to create a program that enhances their academic research and strengthens their ability to report on human rights and social justice issues.
From June to July, Fellows move to New York City to complete a full-time internship at The New York Times. Participation in the entire six-month program is mandatory.
What is the Application and Selection Timeline?
Applications for the 2025 Neuffer Fellowship open on March 4 and close on April 21, 2024. The selection process concludes in June, and all applicants are notified of their status shortly afterwards. The selected Fellow is announced through a press release in July.
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