Reynolds Journalism Institute Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026

The Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) is now accepting applications for its Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026. This fellowship invites individuals and organizations to propose innovative and practical resources for community-centered journalism. The focus is on tools, programs, or products that address current needs or challenges in journalism.

🌟 About RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships

The RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026 aim to support projects that foster innovation in journalism. The fellowship encourages proposals that:

• Build innovative, practical resources for journalism.
• Address current challenges in the field.
• Focus on tools, programs, or products that benefit community-centered journalism.

💰 Benefits of RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships

Participants in the fellowship program will receive the following benefits:

• Institutional Fellowship: $75,000 (paid in three installments).
• Individual Fellowship: $75,000 or $100,000 (depending on the scope of the project, paid in three installments).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Institutional Fellowship

• Must collaborate within an organization’s environment (either as an employee or partner).

Individual Fellowship

• Open to professionals such as:
  • Journalists
  • Consultants
  • Researchers
  • Freelancers
• Applicants must have innovative project ideas.

📅 Application Date and Process

• First Round Deadline: February 6, 2026
• Second Round Invitations: By February 20, 2026 (applicants will have two weeks to submit a detailed application).
• Finalist Interviews: April 6–17, 2026

🗓 Application Deadline

The final deadline to apply is February 6, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

• View more details about the fellowship on the RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships page.
• Submit your application through the RJI Submittable Portal.

Take this opportunity to contribute to the future of journalism with innovative and impactful ideas!

• Institutional Fellowship: $75,000 (paid in three installments).
• Individual Fellowship: $75,000 or $100,000 (depending on scope, paid in three installments).