Deadline: August 10, 2026
Applications are open for the Waging Nonviolence Fellowship 2026. The Waging Nonviolence Fellowship is a five-month journalistic training program that offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced editors and generate a body of clips on an undercovered movement beat. Fellows will each write five monthly feature articles (at least 1,500 words long) for Waging Nonviolence over the course of the program.
With mentorship from senior editor Jessica Stites and editor-in-chief Eric Stoner, participants will fine-tune their ability to pitch, report and write compelling movement stories. Fellows will have an initial meeting with the editors and additional meetings as needed throughout the program. Fellows are expected to take initiative in seeking out stories, reliably meet deadlines and respond quickly over email while working on a piece.
Benefits
- This is a remote (U.S.-based) position with a flexible, self-determined schedule. Fellows will receive an initial stipend of $500, and then $250 per published story.
Eligibility
- Open to journalists based in the U.S.
- Experience in reporting or reported analysis on social movements
- Excellent writing skills; ability to turn in clean copy
- Passionate about movements organizing for peace and justice
Preferred Qualities
- Established connections to groups, activists and communities at the forefront of today’s social movements, such as racial justice, labor or democracy defense.
- Knowledgeable on the history, theories, strategies and tactics of civil resistance/nonviolent action.
Waging Nonviolence welcomes people of all backgrounds and encourages people from groups that are underrepresented in media to apply.
Application
Application deadline is August 10, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Waging Nonviolence Fellowship.
