John S. Knight Fellowships

We help journalism leaders succeed in improving the access to information people need to create and sustain democratic communities.

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JSK alum Terry Parris Jr. has been testing the idea of public libraries as newsrooms since 2019. And it’s working, with new pilots in Miami, NJ and Boston. Read more about his definition of success for the Library Newsroom Project. https://t.co/56LiIfFxhs

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🚨 Don't miss the deadline. Up to $10K is available to help fund your environmental reporting. Apply now for the Knight-Risser prize.

📣 If you know someone who should apply, please spread the word.
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📣✨ Three cheers for the 2026 JSK Journalism Fellows! What a fabulous year.

This is an amazingly smart, enthusiastic and resilient group of leaders. And we’re excited to see what they accomplish next. Congratulations to you all!

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Apply to win up to $10,000 for an enterprise or investigative environmental story. Visit the link to learn more and apply. ⏰️ Deadline: June 2. https://t.co/y53xUnUZ2U

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@koriremmie We're happy to have you join us. ✨

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📣 Say hello to the 2027 JSK Journalism Fellows. This year’s cohort includes 13 journalists whose work reflects the innovation, urgency and public service at the heart of journalism today. Please join us in welcoming them 👏👏 https://t.co/u9VaaOV2F3

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We have relaunched the Knight-Risser prize and are excited award up to $10,000 for an enterprise or investigative environmental story in the western U.S. Visit the link to learn more and apply. ⏰️ Deadline: June 2. https://t.co/JNnFcu2bli

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Still deciding whether to apply to the JSK Fellowships? Start with our FAQ! Everything you need to know about the program is there, from the application process to what we’re looking for.
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⏰ Deadline: Dec 3 by 1pm PT.
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What do these 16 journalists working on some of the biggest issues in media have in common? They’re all part of the 2026 JSK Journalism Fellowship. 👏👏 Please help us welcome them to Stanford! https://t.co/8OCdaUHBR0

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Dictatorships thrive on fear, but resilience thrives on community. JSK associate director Djordje Padejski shares strategies for survival from his experiences with oppressive regimes, war, and political turmoil. https://t.co/CWnSK4u7Id

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Fact-checking is not censorship. Without accountability, misinformation thrives—and so does the threat to democracy. Read why this is bigger than politics. #FactsMatter #journalism https://t.co/KwExbMQrve

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JSK Fellow @Darshini_K shares a deeply personal essay on grief, healing, and how rediscovering emotion is reshaping her approach to journalism.

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Make some noise for @cephillips, the 2024 Beverly Kees Educator Award recipient. Cheryl’s impact extends far beyond the newsroom—as a mentor, an innovator, and a champion for journalism’s future. Congratulations, Cheryl! @BigLocalNews https://t.co/M5eWv6ewvu

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JSK Fellow Roman Anin’s investigative outlet @istories_eng continues exposing Putin’s regime from exile. Learn how they fight apathy and reach young Russians with the truth. https://t.co/mEO1QTJtPa

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Proud to share the public launch of News Futures—an inspiring and dynamic network that’s been six years in the making. We love it when journalists, organizers, educators, and public servants come together to reimagine how news can serve our communities! https://t.co/owlx6Ms1P1

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Seeing is no longer believing. AI-generated images are challenging public trust in photojournalism. JSK Fellow David Carson investigates the impact of synthetic media and explores solutions for restoring credibility in news photography. https://t.co/sMp6n5v8f3

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Independent Russian journalism plays a critical role in exposing Putin’s regime. Thank you Roman Anin, founder of @istories_eng and a former @JSKstanford Fellow, for speaking with @McFaul about the risks and methods used by Russian journalists to investigate authoritarianism.

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Thousands of USAID staff have been fired, suspended, or locked out. Now, mission directors are being asked to count who remains. Stanford Journ alum Elissa Miolene investigates the agency's growing uncertainty and possible absorption by the State Dept. https://t.co/qtPm5n00O6

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We invite you to join the waitlist for tonight's conversation with @McFaul and Roman Anin at the Bechtel Conference Center. #journalism @FSIstanford @@istories_eng https://t.co/PsLtUwmCvf