Tech Policy Press Fellowship 2027

Overview Tech Policy Press is accepting applications for its 2027 fellowship cohort. The year-long, part-time and fully remote programme supports independent reporting and analysis on urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy. The fellowship is intended for mid-career journalists, researchers, lawyers and public policy professionals. Tech Policy Press welcomes international applicants and particularly encourages people from the Global Majority and communities that are underrepresented in media and global technology-policy debates. What fellows receive - A US$10,000 stipend, paid quarterly. - A 12-month fellowship beginning in January 2027. - Ongoing editorial guidance from Tech Policy Press. - An international cohort for regular feedback and exchange. - Monthly learning sessions and editorial check-ins. - Publication of fellowship work on Tech Policy Press, with selected work highlighted through its newsletter, podcast and events. Fellowship commitments Fellows work remotely as independent contractors. They are expected to contribute reporting or analysis on technology and democracy at least monthly, attend a mandatory one-hour monthly cohort meeting, join a monthly editorial check-in, collaborate where appropriate, meet agreed deadlines and disclose potential conflicts of interest. Monthly submissions must be exclusive to Tech Policy Press, although they may be republished afterwards. Application process Applicants must submit the official form with a CV or résumé, a cover letter of no more than two pages explaining what they hope to accomplish, links to prior publications and two professional references. A selected pool may be invited to one online interview. Tech Policy Press aims to notify applicants by early December 2026. Important publication requirements Writing samples should be publicly accessible online, clearly attributed to the applicant and published within the past three years. Eligible examples include reporting, policy or issue analysis, opinion articles, essays, podcasts, newsletters and data projects. Social-media posts, unpublished class assignments and dissertations do not count. Preprints or research papers that have not been formally published are not accepted. At least one submission must have been written originally in English; applicants may also include their own translations. If a sample is behind a paywall, the applicant must provide a copy. Deadline Applications close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on 24 September 2026.

Who can apply - Mid-career journalists, researchers, lawyers and public policy professionals anywhere in the world. - Applicants with demonstrated interest or experience in technology policy, media or a related field. - People with strong expertise in a technology-policy issue, a particular geography, or technology's effects on democracy or society. - Applicants who can propose a clear reporting or analysis focus and explain how it will inform the public and decision-makers. - Candidates able to produce high-quality public-interest work in English throughout the 12-month fellowship. Tech Policy Press encourages applications from the Global Majority and communities underrepresented in media. The official call states that applicants do not need US work authorisation. The programme is highly competitive: the organiser reports more than 2,000 applications for eight to ten places in the previous cycle.