Candidates from any country may submit proposals for fellowship projects that create lasting change to improve the quality and freedom of news around the world. Candidates may submit ideas for projects they would like to manage as Knight Fellows, along with the fellowship application, or for projects that recruited Knight fellows would manage.

The Press and Society Institute, based in Lima, Peru, is a civilian organization promoting investigative journalism, freedom of expression and access to public information in Latin America.

Argentina-based group of media professionals working to promote ethical standards and freedom of expression through resources, dialogue and programs.

Media development institute supporting free expression, professional journalism, human rights and democracy. Partners with organizations around the world.

List of links to a variety of news outlets in North Africa, the Middle East and several other countries.

Foundations working to promote democracy and governmental accountability. Operations on the local level in countries around the world include initiatives for public health, justice, independent media and more. International efforts address matters such as freedom of information and corruption.

Open to journalists, public policy practitioners, activists, academics and others from around the world. Applicants propose innovative solutions to open society challenges. Full-time fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000. Most fellowships last one year.

Fellowship to promote greater East-West understanding and freedom of the press. Print journalists ages 25 to 35 from developing countries work as general assignment reporters at U.S. news outlets.

Offers leadership training and programming to increase press freedom by strengthening women’s role in news media around the world.