Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism
Forecasted
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship from the Society of Professional Journalists funds mid-career journalists to pursue in-depth, solution-focused public service reporting projects.
Funder: Society of Professional Journalists
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application/full submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; amount may be split among multiple fellows at judges’ discretion.
Summary: Supports mid-career journalists in pursuing in-depth public service journalism projects with financial and professional resources.
Description
This fellowship provides mid-career journalists specializing in fact-based commentary or analysis with the financial means to step away from daily responsibilities and pursue ambitious, in-depth reporting projects. The goal is to foster public service journalism that not only investigates issues of public interest but also explores solutions and impacts. Fellows may use the award for project-related expenses, including travel, research, study, or living costs, and are expected to produce significant work such as editorials, investigative series, podcasts, or books within six to twelve months of selection.
