DEADLINE: Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship

The Nova Institute for Health’s Media Fellowship program aims to increase public understanding of the complex, intertwined connections between the health of people, places, and the planet. The Media Fellowship supports outstanding print, digital, and/or broadcast journalists and nonprofit newsrooms who are reporting on the complex, intertwined factors that affect health and well-being.

Ideal applicants are full-time journalists with established records of publication or broadcast in local, regional, or national markets. Local, community, nonprofit and/or student-led newsrooms are also invited to apply.

Proposals may highlight international issues and/or involve international travel, but Media Fellows themselves must be based in the United States for the entire 12-month cohort term.

The Nova Institute acknowledges that the medical community has long ignored systemic racism, economic injustice, and other factors that adversely impacted the health of communities. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ people, Native and Indigenous peoples, and members of other historically marginalized communities. 

Media Fellowships are one year in duration and full-time, allowing recipients to undertake their projects in a comprehensive and creative manner. In 2025-26, Nova will support four exemplary proposals exploring health, well-being, and our ability to flourish and live a fulfilling life. Media Fellows will each receive $60,000 disbursed over 12 months, with up to an additional $7,500 reimbursed for expenses such as travel and conference fees. Nova will cover all additional costs associated with attending Nova in-person meetings, workshops, or events. The fellowship does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions.

Media Fellows have editorial control over their projects and conduct their work independently.

Proposals are due May 19, 2025, and the fellowship term begins in September.

Learn more and apply here.