The Richard C. Longworth Media Fellowships
Supports Midwestern journalists in producing international reporting that connects global events and issues to local audiences in Chicago and the Midwest.
Funder: Pulitzer Center
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$20,000 per fellowship; 1–2 fellowships awarded annually
Summary: Supports Midwestern journalists in producing international reporting that connects global events to local audiences in Chicago and the Midwest.
Description
The fellowship supports international reporting projects by Midwestern journalists, with the goal of revitalizing foreign news coverage for audiences in Chicago and the broader Midwest. Established in honor of Richard C. Longworth, the program addresses the decline of foreign reporting in the region’s media by enabling journalists to cover global issues that directly affect Midwestern communities. Projects must clearly link international events to local interests and aim for broad dissemination in Midwestern news outlets.
