Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026

Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) is currently accepting applications for its Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026. Interested applications are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships

Opportunity Details

Date Published: December 03, 2025
Application Deadline: February 06, 2026
Category: Fellowship Grants

Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) Professional Innovation Fellowships 2026,RJI invites proposals from individuals and organizations to build innovative, practical resources for community-centered journalism,Focus is on tools, programs, or products that address current needs or challenges in journalism.

Sponsor Organisation: Reynolds Journalism Institute

Benefits of RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships

Institutional Fellowship: $75,000 (paid in three installments).
Individual Fellowship: $75,000 or $100,000 (depending on scope, paid in three installments).

RJI Professional Innovation Fellowships Requirements

Institutional: Must collaborate within an organization’s environment (either as an employee or partner).
Individual: Open to professionals (journalists, consultants, researchers, freelancers) with innovative project ideas.

Application Date and Process

First round deadline: February 6, 2026
Second round invitations: By February 20, 2026 (two weeks to submit detailed application)
Finalist interviews: April 6–17, 2026