Who Can Apply

The Fellowship is open to journalists from all backgrounds and nationalities. Applicants should be interested in exploring stories that combine political, economic, scientific, and cultural perspectives.

Fellowship Benefits

• $10,000 grant per project

• Mentorship from leading journalists and scholars in the field

• Opportunities to publish and amplify stories on psychedelics

• Access to the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics network

Notable Faculty & Mentors

• Michael Pollan – Professor Emeritus, UC Berkeley; bestselling author

• Malia Wollan – Editor-in-Chief, UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Projects

• Connie Walker, Alan Burdick, Dan Engber – Senior journalists and editors

Reporting grant applicants need to submit a well-researched and compelling story pitch, three published or aired work samples, and a resume including two references.

Although not required, a letter from a media outlet expressing interest in publishing or airing your story will substantially improve your chances of receiving a grant.

• Fellows will be chosen by a panel of working editors and journalists.
• We do not assign stories and cannot consult on proposals or story pitches before they are submitted. We do not accept proposals via email.
• Awards are intended to cover reporting costs and living expenses. We expect news organizations to pay journalists for their work once it is published or aired.