Location: Pan India
Experience: 3+ years in journalism
Compensation: ₹33,333/month (approx.)
Closes on: February 15, 2026
International Foundation for Diversity Inclusion
The International Foundation for Diversity Inclusion (IFDI) works to change how disability is perceived and reported in India. They aim to shift narratives away from charity and welfare toward dignity, justice, rights, and accountability. By empowering inclusive storytelling, IFDI supports journalism that influences policy and public perception. They provide resources and mentorship to reporters, helping them investigate systemic barriers and highlight the lived experiences of persons with disabilities across various sectors.
Journalism Fellowship on Disability Inclusion
This six-month programme is designed for journalists who want to produce deep, rights-based reporting on disability. Fellows will move beyond standard coverage to investigate structural exclusion in areas like education, healthcare, and employment. The fellowship supports the creation of investigative stories that bring overlooked perspectives into the mainstream discourse.
Responsibilities
- Produce three original, long-form investigative stories in English over the course of six months.
- Investigate systemic barriers faced by persons with disabilities in sectors such as education, employment, and social protection.
- Shift reporting angles from medical or charity models to a rights-based and intersectional perspective.
- Engage with mentorship and editorial guidance to strengthen narrative craft and sensitivity.
- Amplify stories from underserved geographies and intersectional identities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in journalism, either as a freelancer or staff member.
- Demonstrated ability to write and produce text-based stories in English for print or digital platforms.
- Strong track record in public-interest reporting, covering topics like human rights, health, gender, or social justice.
- Interest in ethical, intersectional disability reporting that challenges the status quo.
- Must be an Indian national.
Benefits
- A total grant of ₹2,00,000 to support reporting and production costs.
- Mentorship from experienced editors and domain experts.
- Comprehensive editorial support, including feedback on pitching, structure, and fact-checking.
- Access to a peer cohort for shared learning and collaboration.
- Capacity-building resources on disability rights and ethics.
Apply
Applications are accepted online via a written form; there are no interviews. You will need to submit a CV (maximum 2 pages), two work samples, a motivation statement (up to 300 words), and three original story pitches.
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