John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships
Empowering and defending global innovators in journalism
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, we invite up to 20 journalists from around the world to join us 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, we encourage you to apply.
Become a fellow
The JSK Fellowships offers room to dig in, examine your assumptions and pursue a question that matters to you and to journalism. What would you explore? Apply for the next cohort.
Questions? Join a webinar.
The application is open for the next JSK cohort and we know you have a lot of questions. To help you, we have several webinars coming up where you can ask us anything. Sign up now to save your spot.
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What's Happening
Shaping the future together
We're looking for journalists who are excited to find and test new ideas for making news and information more accessible, which is crucial for healthy democratic communities.
If you're ready to take a step back from your current role and dedicate yourself to this mission, our fellowship offers the support you need to develop leadership resilience. This includes personalized mentorship, specialized programming, and a collaborative environment designed to cultivate your skills and confidence.
We are committed to the many dimensions of diversity — professional and personal background, experience and thought — and work to ensure a welcoming and inclusive fellowship experience. We seek fellows who share our dedication to these ideals.
Alumni initiatives
What happens after the fellowship year matters just as much as the year itself. The JSK Alumni Initiatives exist to keep former fellows connected to each other, plugged into new opportunities, and part of a network that understands the work.
Application FAQ
This resource offers guidance on the application process. Learn more about fellowship criteria, the range of benefits, and other aspects of the fellowship to ensure you have all the information you need.
Insights unleashed
JSK Fellows, valued for their knowledge and experience, are often invited to lead panels and discussions at Stanford. They also regularly share their insights and discoveries.
Collaborate and contribute
If you want to learn more about partnering with us or wish to support our work through philanthropy, please contact one of our directors or email jskfellowships@stanford.edu.