Applications are Now Open for the World Press Institute Fellowship Program 2025

Name of the Event: World Press Institute Fellowship Program 2025

Date: August - November 2025

Place: United States

Working language: English

Last Date of Application: 15 February 2025

Link to Apply:

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Each year, hundreds of professional journalists from around the world apply for 10 WPI fellowship slots. The chosen finalists represent some of the best journalists in their respective countries. They are innately curious, intelligent and ambitious, and approach journalism with a deep sense of dedication and responsibility.

In a guided tour across the country – including DC, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, and more – you will meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organizations. You will hear firsthand accounts of new business models being tested and implemented among national and local media outlets.

WPI pays the following program expenses:

1. Transportation -

   • Roundtrip airfare to the United States.

   • Travel within the United States related to the WPI program.

     
     

2. Lodging - World Press Institute provides comfortable lodging for journalists during an immersive program.

   
   

3. Food - Fellows receive a modest daily allowance to purchase food.

Eligibility:

1. At least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including-

   • News or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, websites or online publications.

   • Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers.

   • Those who supervise journalists are eligible if they also have at least five years as a working journalist.

2. Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience. Those who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible.

3. Must be currently employed as a non-U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.

4. Fluency in both written and spoken English.

5. Leadership potential.

Fellowship Terms:

WPI Fellows are required to adhere to the following terms. Violations of these terms could result in termination from the program.

• Prepare for and participate in all briefings and WPI scheduled events.

• Stay through the entirety of program and return to home countries when the program ends.

• Write for the WPI website among other outlets as assigned. Fellows are also encouraged to share with their readers, listeners or viewers back home.

• Participate in periodic reviews and evaluations, including several roundtable discussions to share insights into the U.S. or international journalism issues.

• Acceptance for others of different cultures.

• Willingness to travel – the program locations change frequently, and fellows often live out of suitcases.

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - apply@worldpressinstitute.org