Applications are now open for the Energy Journalism Fellows Program 2026 Fully Funded to New York
Closing Date: 2 March 2026
Applications are now open for the Energy Journalism Fellows Program 2026 Fully Funded to New York
The Energy Journalism Fellows Program 2026 will be held from June 9, 2026 – June 12, 2026 at Columbia University, NYC
Overview
Supporting reliable reporting on energy and climate change
The Energy Journalism Fellows program offers journalists the opportunity to learn about the intersecting disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including finance and markets, climate change, science and technology, policy, and geopolitics.
The program strives to impart specialist knowledge that will help reporters look deeper at the stories they cover in a more holistic, integrated way. While Energy Journalism Fellows program do not expect participants will emerge as experts in the topics addressed, they should have greater awareness of said topics and how they relate, thus creating the potential for fuller stories in the future.
Please note that this program does not teach basic journalism skills, as that is outside the goals of the program and expertise of the lecturers. The program also does not assign stories to reporters, or participate in any reporting efforts.
Energy Journalism Fellows seminars are taught by Columbia faculty and scholars as well as other academic, private-sector and government experts. To promote an educational experience, the seminar is conducted under the Chatham House Rule.
What to expect from Energy Journalism Fellows Program 2026
- Taught by CGEP scholars, Columbia faculty, and other academic, industry, and government experts, EJF has enrolled 180 journalists globally since its inception in 2017.
- A unique opportunity for journalists to meet and learn from some of the world’s leading energy experts and enhance their networks. Members of the media gain a greater understanding of critical topics to aid balanced reporting and share experiences with other reporters from the U.S. and other countries.
Commitment to Racial and Social Justice
The Energy Journalism Fellows program values diverse lived experiences and reporting that emphasizes the voices of marginalized people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and energy inequity.
Eligibility criteria
The program is open to journalists from all over the world covering energy, climate, and other related topics for print, online, and broadcast media.
EJF welcome applications from journalists in other fields. If you don’t currently cover energy or the environment, please describe how these energy policy issues impact your area of expertise and include any relevant writing samples. freelance journalists can apply, although they will need a letter of recommendation from an editor for whom they have done reporting. All other conditions must still be met.
What is the selection process?
A Review Committee will look at the applications of all candidates and, from those who meet all the requirements, make its selections.
Expectations
Evaluation Form
Participants in the program will be expected to complete an evaluation form examining the topics and sessions, which will be consulted in improving the program going forward.
Six-month Report
The participants will also be required to produce a brief report six months after the seminar that explains how EJF affected reporting on energy and environmental issues during the intervening period and references 2-4 articles that illustrate the program’s impact.
Manager Questionnaire
In addition, the participant’s direct manager will be required to fill out a short questionnaire at this same six-month period after the seminar to provide an independent assessment of the progress of the reporter, and whether the manager believes that EJF contributed to those gains. Managers will be made aware of this requirement when they sign off on the attendance of their reporters
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