The Michel du Cille Fellowship
Supports professional photojournalists creating impactful documentary projects on social issues, honoring Michel du Cille’s legacy of integrity and compassionate visual storytelling.
Funder: National Press Photographers Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: $15,000 per fellowship; paid in installments as project milestones are met
Summary: Supports professional photojournalists undertaking impactful documentary projects reflecting the values of Michel du Cille.
Key Information: Open to professional photojournalists authorized to work in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Minor Outlying Islands.
Description
The fellowship honors the legacy of Michel du Cille, a three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist renowned for his integrity, compassion, and commitment to covering injustice and human suffering. Administered by the National Press Photographers Foundation (NPPF), this annual award supports professional photojournalists who pursue in-depth documentary projects that serve the public good. The fellowship aims to foster impactful visual storytelling that gives voice to the vulnerable and addresses meaningful social issues, encouraging projects that meet the highest standards of contemporary journalism.
