About the opportunity
The 2027 Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program is a year-long, part-time remote fellowship designed for mid-career journalists, researchers, and public policy professionals. Fellows pursue independent reporting and analysis exploring urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy, with a particular interest in projects centering communities and regions often excluded from global tech policy conversations.
Funding and benefits
- $10,000 stipend distributed quarterly.
- Opportunity to work on a pressing, underreported issue for one year.
- Development of a significant body of work.
- Access to an international cohort of past and current fellows.
- Ongoing editorial guidance and monthly sessions to support and strengthen work.
- Engagement in learning opportunities provided by Tech Policy Press.
- Development and maintenance of a network of sources in the focus area.
Who can apply?
- Open to journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals.
- Must have a demonstrated interest or background in tech policy, media, or related fields.
- Must be committed to producing high-quality, public-interest work.
- Open to international applicants, including those outside the USA who are not authorized to work in the USA.
- Applicants from the Global Majority and underrepresented communities in media are encouraged to apply.
- Must have a command of English.
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae (CV) or resume.
- Cover letter (maximum two pages) conveying goals.
- Links to prior publications (must be publicly accessible online, clearly attributed, and published within the past three years; at least one must be in English and open access).
- Two professional references.
When to apply
- Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 24, 2026.
- Information sessions via Zoom: September 9, 2026, at 8 am EDT and September 16, 2026, at 7 pm EDT.
- Notification of status: early December 2026.
- Fellowship start date: January 2027.
How to apply
- Complete the online application form.
- A select pool of candidates may be invited for an online interview.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid-career journalists, researchers, and public policy professionals seeking independent reporting opportunities
- Professionals interested in exploring the intersection of technology and democracy with a focus on underreported communities
- Applicants located anywhere worldwide who benefit from a remote, part-time schedule
- Writers with a strong command of English and a portfolio of publicly accessible prior publications
What should you think carefully about?
- The financial support consists of a $10,000 stipend distributed quarterly, which may require supplementing depending on your primary income needs
- The position is part-time over a year, requiring careful balance with other professional commitments
- Applicants must submit a detailed two-page cover letter and two professional references by the September 2026 deadline
- International applicants should verify how quarterly stipend disbursements align with local tax and financial regulations in their home country
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship fits well into the goals of professionals wanting to build a significant independent body of work and establish an international network of sources without leaving their current location or interrupting their main career path.
Our take
Mid-career writers and policy experts focused on tech and democracy should seriously consider applying, whereas those seeking full-time employment or larger institutional funding may find it less suitable.
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