Nieman Fellowship Program

Nieman Fellowship Program

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International Fellowships

International Fellowships International Nieman Fellowships are reserved for citizens of nations other than the United States, including journalists with non-U.S. citizenship working in the United States or working for U.S. media companies. If you have dual citizenship, please contact us.

Please note: You must be fluent in speaking, reading and writing English. All Nieman seminars and Harvard classes are in English, so proficiency in English is necessary to benefit fully from the Nieman experience. You do not need to submit TOEFL scores with your application. All applications must be postmarked on or before December 15, 2007.

Funds from the original Nieman bequest are restricted to U.S. citizens. So international candidates must find financial support from sources outside the Nieman Foundation. Funding options are described on the application form. We anticipate making a decision about the 2008-2009 International Fellows by February 20, 2008. Successful candidates who are applying for financial support will be able to tell their sources of fellowship funding about their appointment soon after this date. The new Fellows begin their academic year at Harvard in mid-August 2008. We encourage you to apply for a Nieman Fellowship if you are qualified, even if you have not been able to receive full funding by the time you apply. If you are invited to be a Nieman Fellow, the Nieman Foundation will work with you to find the money you need. Final selection of International Fellows is done by the Nieman curator.

Citizens of Canada, South Africa and South KoreaYou should apply for International Nieman Fellowships through organizations in your own country.Application information and deadlines >>

All other candidates for International Nieman Fellowships You should apply directly to the Nieman Foundation.

Make sure you are eligible to apply.

Download or print an application in PDF* format. * You will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Print the form and fill it out using a pen.

Collect your work samples and write two essays, which are described on the application.
Ask four people who are very familiar with your work to write letters of recommendation, which are described on the application. Tell these four people to send their letters directly to the Nieman Foundation at the address on the application.

Send your completed, dated and signed application form, along with your work samples and essays, to the Nieman Foundation at the address on the application. We prefer to receive applications by postal mail. Please mail your materials in time to receive a postmark of December 15, 2007, or earlier. If you have any questions about the application process or problems downloading the application, please contact us. We appreciate your interest in a Nieman Fellowship.