There is a princely sum of $10,000 stipend up for grab as Tech Policy Press announces the opening of applications for its 2026 Fellowship Programme.
The 2026 Fellowship is a fully-funded opportunity designed for journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals who are passionate about the intersection of technology and democracy.
Tech Policy Press is seeking applicants worldwide, with a special invitation to voices from the global majority and underrepresented communities in media.
Successful candidates will work remotely on year-long, part-time projects beginning in January 2026.
Each fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend, editorial guidance, mentorship, and access to an international peer network.
“The programme will begin in January 2026 and run for twelve (12) months. Notification of acceptance is expected by early December 2025.
“Fellows’ work will be showcased through the Tech Policy Press website, newsletter, podcast, and special events to ensure broad visibility.
“Stipends will be distributed quarterly, supporting fellows in fully dedicating themselves to their projects throughout the year,” it stated.
Fellows are expected to publish work monthly, ranging from investigative journalism and policy analysis to multimedia storytelling.
Their contributions will be showcased across the Tech Policy Press website, newsletter, podcast, and special events.
Applications close in October, with notifications expected by early December 2025.
Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy.
At a time of great challenge to democracies globally, Tech Policy Press seeks to advance a pro-democracy movement in tech and tech policy.
For 2026, the Fellowship would support a new cohort of fellows to pursue independent reporting or analysis projects that explore urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy.
The year-long, part-time fellowship is designed to support journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals.
