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The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard announces its 88th class of fellows

The Nieman Foundation for Journalism has selected 22 accomplished journalists from around the world as members of the class of 2026.

Fellowship News

Fellowship Q&A for prospective applicants

Curious about the Nieman Fellowship? Watch a recently recorded Q&A session with current Nieman Fellows to learn what it’s like to spend a year studying at Harvard University.

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Chinese court denies appeal for journalist Dong Yuyu, NF ’07

The Beijing High Court upheld journalist Dong Yuyu’s seven-year prison sentence in a final ruling that has drawn drew widespread criticism from advocates of press freedom worldwide.

Fellowship News

Apply for a Nieman Fellowship

We’re now accepting applications for members of the Nieman Class of 2027. Join us for a year of study at Harvard University beginning next fall. The application deadline for U.S. journalists is Jan. 31, 2026.

Fellowships

Since 1938, the Nieman Foundation for Journalism has brought more than 1,700 promising and accomplished journalists from 100 countries to Harvard for a year of study, innovation and experimentation.

From the Curator

Experiment, discover and innovate as a Nieman Fellow at Harvard

Alumni Perspectives

Hear what fellows say about the impact of their time on campus

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Learn more about Nieman Fellowships and how to begin your application

Publications

The Nieman Foundation publishes Nieman Reports, a website and quarterly magazine chronicling contemporary challenges and opportunities in journalism; Nieman Journalism Lab, a website reporting on digital media innovation; and Nieman Storyboard, a website exploring the art and craft of nonfiction storytelling.