Solutions Journalism Network Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Health Disparities Fellowship
The Solutions Journalism Network (SJN) has announced the opening of applications for its 2026–2027 Addressing Health Disparities Fellowship, a year-long initiative aimed at strengthening newsroom coverage of health equity in Latino communities across the United States.
The fellowship is designed to support seven selected newsrooms with funding, training, and expert guidance to improve reporting on health disparities while embedding solutions-focused journalism into everyday editorial practices. Participating newsrooms will receive mentorship, coaching, and financial support to produce rigorous, impactful stories that examine both health challenges and effective responses within Latino communities.
According to SJN, the Addressing Health Disparities Fellowship equips journalists with the tools needed to deepen coverage of the systems, policies, and social conditions that shape health outcomes. The program places a strong emphasis on solutions journalism, an evidence-based reporting approach that examines how people and institutions are responding to social problems and whether those responses are working.
Fellowship Benefits
Each selected newsroom will receive:
A $14,000 grant, which includes a travel stipend to attend a journalism conference in 2027
12 months of professional development, featuring:
Solutions journalism training
Guidance on covering healthcare and public health topics through a solutions lens
Strategies for stronger community engagement and audience service
Monthly cohort meetings and monthly one-on-one coaching calls to support ongoing story development
Membership in a collaborative cohort of Latino-serving newsrooms
Mentorship from experienced journalists and solutions reporting experts
How to Apply
Newsrooms interested in participating must complete and submit the official application by end of day on January 16, 2026.
Application Timeline
January 16, 2026 – Application deadline
Late January–February 2026 – Interviews with shortlisted newsrooms
Early March 2026 – Announcement of selected newsrooms
