Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
LOCATION: USA
Each year, WPI selects top international journalists for an immersive program that explores the US media, culture, politics, and issues of the day. The chosen finalists represent some of the best journalists in their respective countries. They are innately curious, intelligent, and ambitious, and they approach journalism with a deep sense of dedication and responsibility.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
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.
Must be currently employed as a non-U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.
Fluency in both written and spoken English.
Potential for leadership.
BENEFIT:
WPI pays the following program expenses:
Transportation: Roundtrip airfare to the United States.
Travel within the United States related to the WPI program.
Lodging: The World Press Institute provides comfortable lodging for journalists during an immersive program.
Food: Fellows receive a modest daily allowance to purchase food.
Note: Fellows are responsible for personal expenses, such as phone, camera, postage, and clothing.
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