Arts grant

Apply for Nieman Fellowship at Harvard

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Max award

$70,000

Deadline

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Agency

Nieman Foundation at Harvard

Source

private funding

What this application should emphasize

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Explain the creative work, audience, community value, timeline, and public outcome.
Include portfolio strength, collaborators, venue, distribution, or prior recognition.
Must be a working journalist with at least 5 years of professional journalism experience
Open to journalists from any country

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Journalism work samples (published clips)

Study plan describing what you intend to learn at Harvard

Letters of recommendation (2-3)

Employer or freelance documentation confirming your journalism background

Support letter from employer (if staff journalist) confirming leave of absence

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