Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship
The Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship supports a senior journalist in conducting in-depth foreign policy research and writing within the Council on Foreign Relations think tank community.
Funder: Council on Foreign Relations
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000 stipend for a 10-month fellowship, plus a modest travel grant; one award annually
Summary: Supports a distinguished journalist in conducting in-depth foreign policy research and writing as part of the CFR think tank community.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens with senior-level journalism experience covering international news.
Description
The Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship, established in 1949, is awarded annually to a distinguished foreign correspondent or editor. The fellowship provides the recipient with the opportunity to engage in sustained analysis, writing, and research on foreign policy, free from daily news deadlines. Fellows join the Council on Foreign Relations’ David Rockefeller Studies Program, collaborating with experts and contributing to CFR’s research, events, and publications. The program is designed to foster thoughtful journalism and broaden the professional horizons of senior journalists.
