The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship 2026 (up to $10,000)

Deadline: January 31, 2026

Applications are open for the Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship 2026. The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship offers ten reporting grants per year to journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business and culture of this new era of psychedelics.

In addition to underwriting individual stories, the Fellowship aims to establish and nurture a new generation of journalists covering the frontlines of this rapidly changing field. They are looking for big, underreported, narratively compelling stories placed in rich political, economic, scientific, and cultural contexts.

Grant

• Ten $10,000 reporting grants are issued per year.

Eligibility

• Open to journalists from diverse backgrounds and of all nationalities.
• Students can apply, as long as you have three published or aired work samples.
• They are looking for stories in English and can only accept grant applications and published clips in English.

Application

Reporting grant applicants need to submit a well-researched and compelling story pitch, three published or aired work samples, and a resume including two references. Although not required, a letter from a media outlet expressing interest in publishing or airing your story will substantially improve your chances of receiving a grant.

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