Asia Journalism Fellowship 2026

AJF 2026 runs from 6 July to 28 August 2026. The first four weeks are conducted online, followed by four weeks in Singapore with workshops, seminars, briefings, visits, and cohort exchange.

Asia Journalism Fellowship lists this opportunity for Professional journalists, Arts, Humanities & Media, Asia. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants must have at least five years of professional journalism experience; student journalism does not count.

Applicants should be working full-time as journalists in Asia. Freelancers may apply if journalism is their main source of income.

Applicants must be comfortable in spoken and written English and, if employed, must have written employer support to participate in the full programme.

Professional workshops on newsroom skills, digital practice, narrative journalism, data journalism, misinformation, and other current journalism challenges.

Seminars where fellows share country and newsroom experiences, plus visits and briefings with leaders and institutions in Singapore.

A competitive fellowship cohort selected by senior journalists and academics.

Support includes economy return airfare and related costs, visa cost support capped at S$40, S$30 local airport transfer support, accommodation in serviced apartments, access to NUS resources, and a S$900 stipend for the Singapore period.

Application deadline: Application deadline: May 27, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Prepare the AJF application form, employer letter where required, three recommendations, work samples, a 500-word personal statement, a short video, certificates, and the personal data protection form. Submit all materials through the official AJF application route by 27 May 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.