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By Staff Writer
Mongabay has unveiled the Y. Eva Tan Conservation Reporting Fellowship, a paid six-month program aimed at strengthening the voices of early-career environmental journalists from tropical countries.
The fellowship, running from 2026 to 2028, will support at least 16 English-language fellows each year, offering them a platform to sharpen their reporting skills, build credibility, and expand their global reach.
Fellowship Benefits
- Financial support: $500 per month (USD)
- Editorial mentorship: Guidance from Mongabay’s experienced editors
- Publishing opportunities: Six stories published on Mongabay’s global platform
Application Timeline
- Deadline: December 15 – February 1
- Rolling review: Applications will be assessed as they are received
Eligibility
- Applicants must be from a low- to upper-middle-income tropical country, as classified by the World Bank. “High-income” tropical countries, such as Singapore and Australia, are excluded from the fellowship. A list of eligible countries can be found here.
- Applicants must be aspiring, early-career environmental journalists.
- Applicants must be able to work remotely and commit to 10 hours per week.
- There is no education requirement to apply for the program. The fellowship is not linked to any university.
- All application materials for the English-language program must be submitted in English.
- All materials must adhere to the guidelines below and on the application form; applications that do not follow the guidelines will be disqualified.
The initiative underscores Mongabay’s commitment to amplifying diverse perspectives in environmental journalism, particularly from regions most affected by climate change and biodiversity loss.
Interested applicants can apply through the official fellowship portal: Apply here.
