IWMF Lauren Brown Fellowship

Deadline: Jul 20, 2025

other

partially funded

United States

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Lauren Brown Fellowship was created to support the next generation of women journalists from underrepresented backgrounds. This fellowship honors the legacy of Lauren Alix Brown, a founding editor at Quartz Media, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 37. Lauren was dedicated to lifting up writers from marginalized backgrounds and committed to exposing readers to voices traditionally overlooked.

📝 About the Fellowship

The Lauren Brown Fellowship was established by Lauren's colleagues, family, friends, and peers to continue her impactful work. The fellowship supports:

Reporting that exposes under-reported and critical issues.
Ambitious projects that challenge under-reported media narratives.
Professional development to build field-based expertise and strengthen careers.
Skills training and leadership opportunities.

📅 Opportunity Details

Date Published: June 23, 2025
Application Deadline: July 20, 2025
Category: Grants, Women
Opportunity Location: United States
Eligible Locations: United States
Sponsor Organization: International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

Grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded to support reporting projects or professional development opportunities.
Selection will be made through a competitive application process.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be journalists based in the U.S.
The fellowship is open to women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds.

🗓️ Application Process

Application Deadline: July 20, 2025
Apply through the official portal: IWMF Lauren Brown Fellowship Application

For more details, visit the IWMF Lauren Brown Fellowship Program Page.

🌟 About Lauren Alix Brown

Lauren Alix Brown was a founding editor at Quartz Media and served as the director of special projects. She oversaw some of Quartz’s most ambitious journalism and dedicated her career to mentoring young journalists from marginalized backgrounds. Her work aimed to harness the power of new media to amplify voices traditionally overlooked.

📩 Contact Information

For further inquiries, visit the IWMF website.

Apply now to honor Lauren’s legacy and contribute to impactful journalism!

Benefits

Grants of up to $2,000 will be awarded to support reporting projects or professional development opportunities, through a competitive application process.

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