Indian journalist Tanzil Asif wins $90,000 Knight-Wallace fellowship

Indian journalist Tanzil Asif has been awarded the Knight-Wallace fellowship, valued at $90,000. The fellowship supports journalists in pursuing independent projects and professional development.

Asif, a reporter based in India, will use the grant to focus on an investigative journalism project. The Knight-Wallace fellowship is administered by the University of Michigan and is open to journalists worldwide.

The award provides funding for living expenses and research costs during the fellowship period. Asif was selected from a competitive pool of applicants for the 2024-2025 cohort.

The Knight-Wallace fellowship aims to foster journalistic excellence and innovation. Asif's work has previously covered issues related to governance and social justice in India.