The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism 2026

📖 About The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is a prestigious program designed to support experienced journalists producing in-depth enterprise and investigative stories with a strong business, economic, or financial focus.

Sponsor Organization

• McGraw Center in Business Journalism

💰 Benefits of The McGraw Fellowship

• Grants of up to $15,000 per project.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship is open to experienced professional journalists. Eligibility requirements include:

• Minimum of five years of professional journalism experience.
• Applicants may be freelancers, staff reporters, editors, or journalists at non-profit news organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to report, manage, and complete complex investigative or enterprise projects.
• No geographic restrictions, provided applicants can work effectively in a remote setting.

📝 Application Date and Process

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Develop a strong, original story idea with a clear business or economic focus.
2. Draft a concise proposal outlining the reporting plan, significance, and expected impact.
3. Select three published work samples that demonstrate investigative or enterprise reporting skills.
4. Prepare an up-to-date resume highlighting relevant experience.
5. Submit all required materials according to the fellowship’s application instructions.
6. If shortlisted, provide references and a detailed budget when requested.

📅 Application Deadline

• 13 April, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

• View details of The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
• Apply for The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism

• The fellowship offers grants of up to $15,000 per project.