What would you do with two years to write about anywhere in the world?

ICWA advances deep understanding of global cultures and affairs by sending outstanding young professionals on independent writing fellowships abroad.

Fellows submit monthly dispatches about their research, travel and life during two years of cultural immersion. Many go on to become leaders in their fields.

To apply for a fellowship, please fill out the form below and attach an initial letter of interest and resume or CV.

In your letter of interest, tell us what you would do if you had a two-year, self-designed writing fellowship overseas and why you’re the right person to carry it out. There is no fixed length for the letter.

The deadline for submitting an initial letter of interest is June 15, 2025. Selected candidates will be invited to submit a full application. The final fellowship selection will be made in mid-November. New fellows are expected to begin within six months.

We are unable to respond to all applications.

Please review all the information on the Apply page of our website before submitting your materials. The fellowship isn’t for everyone: It requires self-reliant fellows who are eager to conduct independent research and develop journalistic narrative writing skills. We strongly suggest candidates also acquaint themselves with the About and History pages for a full idea of the institute’s fellowship and its requirements.

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