Five journalists in ODA-recipient countries will be selected for the inaugural Equality Fund Global Journalism Fellowship. Each Fellow receives a CAD 4,000 stipend, up to CAD 500 in reporting expenses, online programming, editorial support, and travel for an in-person convening.
Overview
The Fellowship supports locally grounded journalism about solutions to global crises, with a focus on gender. Relevant themes can include climate, gender-based violence, authoritarianism, anti-rights movements, sexual and reproductive rights, economic injustice, war, and conflict.
The programme runs for six months, followed by an additional three months for Fellows to complete publication. Fellows retain editorial independence and intellectual property rights over their work.
Benefits
- Stipend: Each selected journalist receives CAD 4,000.
- Reporting Expenses: Fellows can receive up to CAD 500 for reporting expenses.
- Learning: The programme includes monthly online sessions led by journalists and subject experts.
- Safety and Ethics: Programming includes journalism ethics and safety training.
- Convening: The Fellowship includes an in-person convening with travel expenses covered.
- Editorial Independence: Fellows retain editorial independence and ownership of their work.
Eligibility
- Experience: Applicants need at least three years of journalism experience.
- Location: Applicants must be located in and report on communities in ODA-recipient countries.
- Work Samples: Applicants need three strong journalism samples.
- Language: Fluency in English is required.
- Schedule: Applicants must be able to attend meetings during daytime hours in Eastern Time.
- Banking: Applicants need a bank account able to receive international electronic wire transfers.
- AI Rule: Use of AI in the proposal and application is not permitted by the programme.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on November 8, 2026 at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
- Prepare Materials: Prepare your work samples, letter of motivation, CV, and other information requested in the official application.
- Editorial Commitment: Shortlisted applicants will be asked for a letter of editorial commitment or, in some cases, a fact-checking plan.
- Submit Personally: Because the programme prohibits AI use in the application, applicants should prepare and submit their own application materials.
- Submit: Use the application form linked from the official Equality Fund guidelines page.
