2027 Tech Policy Press Fellowship: $10,000 Stipend for Journalists, Researchers and Policy Professionals
The 2027 Tech Policy Press Fellowship is a part-time, remote 12-month program offering a $10,000 stipend to professionals exploring technology, democracy, and society. Applicants worldwide can submit their materials online before the September deadline.
Overview
The 2027 Tech Policy Press Fellowship is a year-long, part-time remote program designed for professionals exploring critical issues at the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Selected independent contractors receive a $10,000 stipend distributed quarterly, ongoing editorial guidance, participation in an international cohort, and monthly learning and exchange sessions. The initiative aims to support high-quality public-interest reporting and analysis, giving participants visibility through website publication, newsletters, podcasts, and special events.
Benefits
- A $10,000 fellowship stipend paid in quarterly installments.
- Ongoing editorial support and monthly check-ins from the Tech Policy Press team.
- Membership in an international cohort of current and past fellows.
- Monthly learning, exchange, and discussion sessions.
- Opportunities to publish work on the Tech Policy Press website and feature it in newsletters and podcasts.
Eligibility
- Open to journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals worldwide.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated interest or background in technology policy, media, or related fields.
- International applicants are welcome and do not need United States work authorization to participate.
- Applicants should provide recent writing samples from the past three years that are publicly accessible online.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit an online application containing all required supporting documentation. Preparation of materials should include:
- A curriculum vitae or resume.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages detailing the proposed area of focus and goals.
- Links to previous published works.
- Two professional references.
Candidates can access the online submission form directly through the official application portal.
Deadline
Applications for the 2027 cohort must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 24, 2026. Selected applicants are expected to be notified by early December 2026, with the fellowship beginning in January 2027.