Persephone Miel Fellowships
The Persephone Miel Fellowships from the Pulitzer Center support non-Western journalists in producing and internationally sharing ambitious, underreported stories from their home countries.
Funder: Pulitzer Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; typically supports one fellow per year; includes mentorship and international placement support.
Summary: Supports journalists from outside the US and Western Europe to pursue ambitious reporting projects and share their work with a global audience.
Key Information: For journalists with limited access to other fellowships; projects must target international audiences.
Description
The Persephone Miel Fellowships, administered by the Pulitzer Center in partnership with Internews, are designed to empower journalists, writers, photographers, radio producers, and filmmakers based outside the United States and Western Europe. The fellowship provides financial support, mentorship, and assistance with international placement for ambitious reporting projects that highlight underreported or systemic issues in the applicant’s home country. Fellows are encouraged to use multimedia formats and are supported in distributing their work to international audiences. The program honors Persephone Miel’s legacy of supporting journalists whose stories are often overlooked by mainstream media, particularly those with limited access to other funding opportunities.
