Our Program

Our Fellows: Journalism Trainers for Media in Transition

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program, funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation since 1993, has trained more than 30,000 journalists, media managers and journalism students in 80 countries.

"We carefully assessed countries where the opportunities for change were greatest," said ICFJ President Joyce Barnathan. "Then, in collaboration with local partners and other experts on the ground, we came up with projects that we believe will bring journalism to a new level and have a lasting impact for the public good."

The Knight International Journalism Fellowships program pairs global media professionals with partner media organizations in key countries where there are opportunities for meaningful and measurable change.

For a list of our active Fellows, click here

For our Fellow Directory, click here

Our Partners: Working Together to Achieve Impact

Knight International’s partners represent leaders and organizations in journalism and independent media development dedicated to raising professional standards. Knight International works with potential partners, media leaders and journalists in the field to identify key projects that benefit from the Fellowships.

Knight International and ICFJ accept applications from partners and nominations for innovative, high-impact ideas to transform media around the world.

For a list of our current Partners, click here

For our Partner Directory, click here

Get Involved

Become a Fellow

Knight International Fellows work with partner organizations on high-impact projects to build skills and enhance the standards of independent media in these key regions: Asia/Pacific, Eurasia/Former Soviet Union, Latin America, Middle East/North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Candidates must be fluent in the language of the region where they are deployed and should have at least 10 years' experience in journalism or related fields such as media-business management. Fellowships are open to any nationality for assignments of up to a year.

The program may create Fellowships designed to take advantage of the skills of qualified applicants or to respond to specific local needs identified by the Fellowship candidate or local partner. Candidates are encouraged to list geographic preferences on their applications.

Click here for our online Fellowship application

Become a Partner

Knight International’s partners represent leaders and organizations in journalism and independent media development dedicated to raising professional standards. Knight International works with potential partners, media leaders and journalists in the field to identify key projects that benefit from the Fellowships.

Knight International and ICFJ accept applications from partners and nominations for innovative, high-impact ideas to transform media around the world.

Click here for our online Partner application form