Nova Institute USA Media Fellowship 2025 – Apply Now for $60,000 Grant
Are you a U.S.-based journalist passionate about health, equity, and the environment segments? The Nova Institute for Health invites applications for its 2025 Media Fellowship Program. This program offers a $60,000 grant to support impactful journalism exploring particularly public health, social justice, and community well-being.
Fellowship Overview
Award: $60,000 stipend over 12 months
Additional Support: Up to $7,500 for travel and professional expenses
Eligibility: U.S.-based journalists in print, digital, or broadcast media
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET
Focus Areas for 2025–2026 Projects
The Nova Institute seeks proposals that delve into:
Children and Adolescents’ Health: Investigate mental health, chronic illnesses, and family support systems.
Mental Health and Emotional Well-being: Explore the mental health crisis, environmental trauma, and post-pandemic impacts.
Health Inequities and Vulnerable Populations: Examine systemic barriers, racial and economic disparities, and environmental justice.
Transdisciplinary and Intersectional Health Approaches: Connect personal, community, and planetary well-being through innovative storytelling.
Projects should aim for public dissemination and incorporate scientific accuracy, data-driven insights, and inclusive engagement strategies.
Benefits of the Fellowship
Financial Support: $60,000 stipend distributed over a year.
Expense Reimbursement: Up to $7,500 for travel and professional costs.
Community Engagement: Join a dynamic network of scholars, researchers, and media professionals.
Professional Development: Attend Nova-hosted gatherings with full costs covered.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be U.S.-based full-time journalists with a demonstrated track record in local, regional, or national media.
Work in nonprofit, student-led, or community-based newsrooms with an editorial lead.
Engage in print, digital, or broadcast journalism.
Commit to science-driven, solutions-focused storytelling.
Reside in the U.S. for the full 12-month duration of the fellowship.
The Nova Institute encourages applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, Indigenous journalists, people with disabilities, and those from historically marginalized communities.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Project Proposal: Outline topic, goals, format, audience, and publication plans.
Résumé or CV: Current and comprehensive.
Work Samples: Examples of prior journalism (published or aired).
Editorial Structure: For newsrooms, a description of editorial priorities.
Letters of Recommendation: Finalists will provide 1–2 letters.
Submit all materials by May 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Fellowship Timeline
Announcement: April 7, 2025
Informational Q&A: April 30, 2025, at 3 PM ET
Application Deadline: May 19, 2025
Finalist Interviews: Mid-July 2025
Fellowship Start: September 2, 2025 (flexible)
In-Person Meeting: October 12–15, 2025, in Baltimore, MD
How to Apply
For full guidelines and to apply for Nova Institute USA Media Fellowship 2025, visit the Nova Institute’s official fellowship page.
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