Background
Applications are now open for a journalism grant supporting reporters in Bangladesh to produce high-quality, public-interest stories on critical development priorities including maternal and newborn health, nutrition, and women’s economic empowerment and the role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in improving access to these services. While Bangladesh has made significant progress across several development indicators, many communities continue to face persistent barriers related to access to primary healthcare, adequate nutrition, and financial services. Journalism plays an important role in highlighting these realities, informing public dialogue, and strengthening accountability. Through this initiative, Globesight will support journalists to undertake in-depth reporting and research, engaging with communities, experts, and policymakers to produce stories that highlight both progress and remaining challenges across the country.
About the Support Fund
Selected journalist(s) will receive financial support through the research grant to develop evidence-based stories grounded in field reporting, data analysis, and expert engagement. The initiative aims to strengthen development journalism that informs public discourse and policy, while amplifying stories that reflect the lived realities of people across Bangladesh. The opportunity is open to journalist(s) working across print, digital, photojournalism, and multimedia platforms.
Expected Outputs:
Assigned journalist(s) will be expected to:
● Conduct field-based reporting and stakeholder engagement, including interviews with community members, practitioners, and experts.
● Produce one in-depth public-interest story or investigative feature based on their research.
● Incorporate data, local perspectives, and policy context to strengthen the reporting.
Eligibility and Application Requirements:
The call is open to journalist(s) working across print, digital, photojournalism, and multimedia platforms. Applicants should demonstrate:
● A clear reporting plan outlining the proposed topic, methodology, and story angle.
● Strong local knowledge and access to relevant sources or communities.
● The ability to translate complex development issues into accessible and compelling narratives.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative approaches and perspectives within these areas, covering local, regional, or national contexts, and focusing on challenges, solutions, and human stories across Bangladesh.
Application Submission:
Interested applicants should submit a short proposal describing the reporting topic, proposed approach, and expected output and relevant work samples demonstrating previous reporting experience.
Applications are on a rolling basis and should be sent to info@globesight.com. With the subject line “Globesight Journalism Research Grant Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a competitive and merit-based basis, and selected fellows will be notified upon the completion of the review process.