2026 Fellowship for Business at McGraw Centre for Business Journalism in USA (Fully Funded) | Deadline: 13 October 2025
2026 Fellowship for Business at McGraw Centre for Business Journalism in USA (Fully Funded) | Deadline: 13 October 2025
Date: September 26, 2025
Category: Call for Applications • Fellowships
Fellowship Overview
Applications are open for the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism 2025-26 — a prestigious fully funded program for journalists, reporters, and editors from around the world.
This fellowship, hosted by the McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York, provides financial grants and editorial support to enable participants to produce high-quality investigative or enterprise stories on global business, finance, and the economy.
Fellowship Summary
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Host Country: USA
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Host Institution: McGraw Center for Business Journalism (CUNY)
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Program Type: Non-residential Fellowship
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Coverage: Fully Funded (Grant + Editorial Support)
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Funding Amount: Up to $15,000 per project
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Deadline: 13 October 2025
Fellowship Benefits
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Grant of up to $15,000 to support reporting projects.
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Editorial guidance from experienced journalists throughout the process.
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Opportunity to publish stories in well-established print, digital, or audio outlets.
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Freelance journalists can use part of the grant for living expenses.
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Stories will be featured on the McGraw Center website for global visibility.
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Ideal platform to sharpen investigative skills and create impactful journalism.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Have at least five years of professional journalism experience.
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Be freelance journalists, staff reporters, or editors at news organizations or journalism non-profits.
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Submit a story proposal with a clear plan for reporting and publishing.
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Be open to using text, audio, video, or data-driven formats — multimedia storytelling is encouraged.
Note: This is not a residency fellowship — you will work from your own location.
Required Documents
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Completed online application form
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Updated resume/CV
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Story proposal (max. 3 pages)
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Three journalism samples
How to Apply
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Visit the official McGraw Fellowship website.
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Review eligibility requirements and prepare your documents.
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Fill out the online application form.
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Upload your resume, story proposal, and samples.
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Submit before the 13 October 2025 deadline.
Applications are accepted twice a year — this is the Fall 2025 intake.
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