Call for Applications: Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) 2026 Health Reporting Fellowship
2025 Health Journalism Fellowship Cohort
Application deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
$4,000 reporting stipend
Early career US journalists— apply for the 2026 Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS) Health Journalism Fellowship! This unique opportunity includes a $4,000 stipend, workshops, mentoring and more! The fellowship is open to women and individuals who identify as women with 2-7 years’ professional journalism experience.
This fellowship, made possible with support from The Commonwealth Fund, is in keeping with JAWS’ mission to advance the professional empowerment and personal growth of women in journalism and advocate for more inclusive coverage of the diverse experiences and cultures that comprise our society.
Learn from veteran health journalists/mentors and outside experts while you report and produce an in-depth project on a key component of health care, including but not limited to:
Health equity/disparities
Cost and quality of care
Health care coverage and access
Women’s health/women’s reproductive health
Delivery system reform
Medicare/Medicaid
The fellows will present their work at JAWS CAMP 2026, with complimentary travel expenses and registration (a $3,500 value) and receive a one-year complimentary membership to JAWS (a $75 value).
Both staff reporters and freelance journalists in all mediums are encouraged to apply.