Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2026 Apply Now, The 5th edition of the Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship (2026) aims to support and inspire journalists to create meaningful, in-depth stories on gender and grassroots issues, with a special emphasis on the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF).

The fellowship is open to both full-time and freelance journalists working in print, television, or digital media, in any of the following languages: Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Hindi, and Marathi.

This four-month fellowship provides:

• a grant of ₹60,000
• mentorship from MSSRF experts and field researchers
• immersive engagement with rural communities
• assistance in translating selected work into English for wider reach
• opportunities to interact with policymakers, helping amplify the impact of published stories

If you’re interested in this prestigious fellowship program, we encourage you to read the article carefully and follow the application guidelines closely. Make sure to review all eligibility criteria and submit your application within the specified timeline.

Last Date of Application: 18^th January 2026

Key Features for Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2026 

Fellowship Amount: ₹60,000 INR for the four-month fellowship period.

Direct Grassroots Engagement: Fellows will have first-hand access to rural communities, enabling authentic and impactful storytelling.

Mentorship & Guidance: Dedicated mentorship from MSSRF experts and field researchers, including bilingual support.

Policy-Level Exposure: MSSRF will facilitate a meeting with relevant government officials, giving fellows a chance to understand governance and policy perspectives.

Eligibility for Mina Swaminathan Media Fellowship 2026 

Minimum of three years in journalism.

Open to full-time and freelance journalists from print, television, or online media.

We encourage candidates who are interested in reporting on gender, grassroots issues, and community-driven themes to apply

How to apply?

Documents to Prepare Before Applying

Make sure you have the following ready before starting your application:

• Updated CV (maximum 2 pages)
• A link to one published story that best represents your work in the language you’re applying in — Tamil, Malayalam, Odia, Hindi, or Marathi.
  • The article must have been published in 2025
• An English translation of the submitted article
• A signed consent letter from your editor or supervisor
  (a sample format is available in the application form)

Application deadline: 18 January 2026

Learn more about the Fellowship Program

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