Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship 2026-2028

📝 About the Fellowship

The Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship Program builds on Mongabay’s long-running internship program, which has been instrumental in enhancing the capacity of environmental journalists. Since its inception in 2008, the program has provided training and hands-on reporting experience to numerous budding journalists across more than a dozen countries.

Mongabay interns have gone on to establish successful careers as:

• Professional journalists
• Communications professionals at scientific institutions and conservation NGOs
• Contributors at Mongabay itself

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• Monthly Stipend: Each fellow will receive $500 USD per month for the six-month duration of the fellowship, totaling $3,000 USD.
• Hands-on Experience: Fellows will work directly with fellowship editors to produce six stories during the program.
• Collaboration Opportunities: Fellows will have the chance to collaborate with multiple Mongabay editors specializing in various areas.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Nationality: Must be from a low- to upper-middle-income tropical country as classified by the World Bank. High-income tropical countries (e.g., Singapore and Australia) are excluded.
  [Refer to the list of eligible countries for more details.]
• Career Stage: Must be aspiring, early-career environmental journalists.
• Work Setup: Must be able to work remotely and commit to 10 hours per week.
• Education: No formal education requirement. The fellowship is not linked to any university.
• Language: All application materials for the English-language program must be submitted in English.
• Guidelines Compliance: Applications must adhere to the provided guidelines; non-compliant applications will be disqualified.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

1. Resume: Maximum of 1-2 pages.
2. Cover Letter: Maximum of 1 page, addressing the following:
   • How does environmental journalism fit into your career goals?
   • Why should Mongabay select you for this fellowship?
3. Writing Sample: One journalistic-style writing sample (published or unpublished) that reflects your best work and skills. Preferably, the sample should relate to conservation or the environment.

Application Deadline:

• 01 February, 2026

Application Portal:

• View details of the fellowship on the Mongabay website.
• Apply directly via the application form.

🌟 Sponsor Organization

This fellowship is sponsored by Mongabay, a leading organization in environmental journalism.

Make sure to submit your application before the deadline and follow all guidelines to ensure your application is considered. Good luck! 🌱

• Each fellow will receive $500 USD per month for the duration of the six-month fellowship, or $3,000 USD in total.
• During that time, fellows will work directly with the fellowship editors to produce six stories. Fellows will have opportunities to collaborate with multiple Mongabay editors, including those who specialize in different areas.