Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship funds mid-career journalists to conduct in-depth public service journalism projects through study, research, or travel, supporting impactful published work.
Funder: Society of Professional Journalists
Due Dates: June 29, 2026 (full application due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project; may be split among multiple fellows at judges’ discretion.
Summary: Supports mid-career journalists in pursuing in-depth public service journalism projects through funding for study, research, or travel.
Description
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism provides substantial support to mid-career journalists—particularly those specializing in fact-based commentary or analysis—seeking to undertake in-depth reporting projects that serve the public interest. The fellowship enables recipients to take time away from daily responsibilities to pursue independent study, research, or travel with the aim of producing impactful published works such as editorials, investigative series, podcasts, or books. Established in 1977 and funded by Nina Pulliam in honor of Eugene C. Pulliam, the fellowship is administered by the Society of Professional Journalists Foundation. The program is designed to broaden journalistic horizons and cultivate high-impact public service journalism.
