[Pulitzer Center](https://pulitzercenter.org)

April 2026 (Application deadline, projected)

Up to $5,000 for the reporting project; recent awards as high as $7,500.

Supports non-U.S. and non-Western European journalists to produce and internationally distribute ambitious reporting projects, with mentorship and multimedia opportunities.

--- ## Description The Persephone Miel Fellowship, administered by the Pulitzer Center in partnership with Internews, is designed to support journalists from outside the United States and Western Europe. The fellowship aims to empower those with limited access to international funding and whose work is not routinely featured in global media. Fellows undertake ambitious reporting projects—often from their home countries or focused on migrant communities—with a strong emphasis on placing stories in international outlets. The program encourages multimedia storytelling and offers personalized mentorship from experienced journalists within the Pulitzer Center’s network, along with support for global distribution to maximize impact. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grant amounts are typically up to $5,000, with some recent fellowships awarded as much as $7,500. - The grant is disbursed in two installments: half at the start (upon receipt of required materials), and half upon submission of the principal work for publication or broadcast. - Specific terms are negotiated based on the scope and goals of the proposed project. --- ## Eligibility - Open to journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, filmmakers, staff journalists, freelancers, and media professionals. - Applicants must be based outside the U.S. and Western Europe. - Projects must involve reporting from the applicant’s home country or following migrant communities, with the aim of publishing in international media outlets. - Applicants must be proficient in English. - Female journalists and those from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. - Selection is based on the strength of the proposed topic and quality of work samples, with a preference for projects that explore systemic issues and offer a cohesive thesis (rather than isolated spot reports). --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the Pulitzer Center’s application portal. - Required materials typically include a project proposal, work samples, a budget, and a CV. - Selection is made by the Pulitzer Center based on project relevance, clarity, and potential for international impact. - For detailed instructions and the most up-to-date requirements, visit the [How to Apply](https://pulitzercenter.org/how-apply) page. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows receive mentorship from experienced journalists in the Pulitzer Center network. - The Center assists with international distribution of the fellow’s work. - Projects with multimedia components (print, photography, video) are strongly encouraged. - If your project is intended only for local publication, consider applying for the [Global Reporting Grants](https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/global-reporting-grants) instead. --- ## External Links - [Persephone Miel Fellowships Program Page](https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/persephone-miel-fellowships) - [How to Apply](https://pulitzercenter.org/how-apply) - [Past and Current Fellows](https://pulitzercenter.org/people?fellowship=persephone-miel) - [Pulitzer Center Newsletter Signup](https://pulitzercenter.org/subscribe-pulitzer-center-newsletter) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | General/Fellowship | reacheditorial@pulitzercenter.org | | General Inquiries | contact@pulitzercenter.org | | Phone | (202) 332-0982 |

Persephone Miel Fellowships

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