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

Indian journalist Tanzil Asif has been awarded the Knight-Wallace Fellowship, worth $90,000. The fellowship supports journalists pursuing in-depth reporting projects.

Asif, a reporter based in India, will use the funding to work on a project focused on environmental issues. The Knight-Wallace Fellowship is administered by the University of Michigan.

The fellowship provides recipients with financial support and access to academic resources. It aims to help journalists produce high-impact work on complex topics.

Asif is among a group of journalists selected for the 2024-2025 fellowship cycle. The program has supported numerous journalists from around the world since its inception.