John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2027/2028 at Stanford University

Based at Stanford University, the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships empowers diverse journalism leaders to succeed as effective change agents, sustain democratic communities, and defend press freedom around the world.

Each year, Stanford University invite up to 20 journalists from around the world to join for nine months at Stanford University. During this time, they work collaboratively to address journalism’s most urgent challenges. If you are a journalist with a passion for re-imagining and transforming the field, Stanford University encourage you to apply.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 2, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorStanford University
• City to studyCalifornia
• School to studyStanford University
• Course to studyJournalism
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

As a JSK Fellow, you receive:

• A $135,000 stipend for the nine months
• Stanford tuition and health insurance, plus a health supplement for dependents enrolled in Stanford coverage
• Advice on finding rental housing and settling into the Stanford area, for you and your family
• Individual coaching, customized workshops and access to the global JSK alumni network
• Time to explore Stanford’s academic and creative offerings

In return, Stanford University ask that you:

• Be in residence at Stanford from September through May, and treat the fellowship as a full-time commitment
• Join weekly cohort meetings and biweekly one-on-one coaching sessions
• Attend occasional JSK and Stanford events
• Share your insights and reflections publicly along the way
• Collaborate respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Requirements

Applicants need at least five years of professional experience. A college degree or experience inside a traditional newsroom isn’t required. And while student work and internships are valuable, they don’t count toward the five-year requirement.

Stanford University welcome applications from people who are:

• directly involved in producing journalistic content, in any capacity.
• working in operations or strategy roles in news organizations.
• working with an organization that supports or collaborates directly with journalists.

It does not matter whether you are doing the work as an employee or as an independent contractor. But if you are an independent contractor or freelancer, the majority of your work needs to be within the journalism sector.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Interested and qualified? Go to Stanford University on jsk.smapply.org to apply

For more information, kindly visit Standford University scholarship webpage.