To all the full-time journalists out there, do you want to have some time off from your work and participate in an immersive study tour? Here is an exciting fellowship opportunity that you should not miss! The East-West Center has announced a call for applications for the “Jefferson Fellowships 2026”. For those who are familiar with this program, let us give you a brief overview. It’s a fully funded 3-week study and reporting program on leveraging news media to enhance public knowledge of cultures, issues, and trends in the Indo-Pacific regions, designed for full-time journalists from the Asia Pacific region.
This year, the program centers on the theme of “New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence: Navigating AI’s Impacts on Societies & Economic Security in the Asia Pacific Region.” Under this theme, the fellows will explore the challenges and opportunities posed by Artificial Intelligence in the Asia Pacific Region or beyond. To all the journalists out there, this opportunity is your chance to enhance your skills, deepen your knowledge, and connect with leading researchers, NGO, and leaders in government leaders from across the world.
The fellowship also offers first-hand AI exposure through visits to health-care centers, labs, AI manufacturing facilities, and chip makers. The duration of the fellowship program is 3 weeks and will take place in Tokyo, Honolulu, and South Korea from October 25 to November 12, 2026. The application process is online, last date for application submission is March 10th, 2026. Learn more about the fellowship below
EWC Jefferson Fellowships 2026: Overview
- Destination: Honolulu, Tokyo, South Korea
- Fellowship: Jefferson fellowship
- Duration: 3 Weeks
- Fellowship Dates: October 25 – November 12, 2026
- Coverage: Partial/Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 10th, 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications:
- Calling applications from full-time journalists in Indo-Pacific regions
- Must possess a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in journalism
- Commit to full-time in-person participation during fellowship dates
- Profiency in the English Language
*Preference will be given to the journalists working in the areas relevant to the fellowship theme
Eligible Countries
Journalists from the following countries can participate in the fellowship program:
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Indonesia, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Bhutan, Malaysia, Maldives, Taiwan, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
Fellowship Coverage
The full scholarship offers the following support to the fellows:
- International Travel coverage to and from the participant’s home country
- Lodging support in each country
- Meals during the program
- Airport transfers and local transportation costs
- Networking and cultural activities
Required Documents
- Letter of Interest (Max 3 Pages)
- Current CV
- Employers’ state of support
- Two Letters of Recommendation
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How to Apply for EWC Jefferson Fellowships?
The application process for the Jefferson Fellowships is online via offical application portal. Candidates meeting the fellowship requirements need to visit the offical link below and submit their applications online.
Deadline: March 10, 2026
APPLY FOR THE 2026 JEFFERSON FELLOWSHIPS
