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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2026 TECH POLICY PRESS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline:  11:59 p.m. EDT on October 15th, 2025

LOCATION: USA

Tech Policy Press is now accepting applications for its 2026 fellowship cohort. For 2026, they intend to support a new cohort of fellows to pursue independent reporting and 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, and public policy professionals. They welcome a wide range of contributions, from original reporting to policy analysis.

ELIGIBILITY:

The fellowship is open to journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals who are interested in exploring the intersection of technology and democracy. We encourage applicants from the Global Majority and underrepresented communities in media. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest or background in tech policy, media, or related fields and be committed to producing high-quality, public-interest work during the fellowship.

All fellows will be expected to:

Contribute (on at least a monthly basis) analysis or reporting on issues related to technology and democracy. (While topics can change after the fellowship commences, each fellow should clearly articulate a topic and why they are a good fit to cover it.)

Attend a mandatory hour-long monthly cohort meeting.

Attend a monthly check-in meeting with Tech Policy Press’s editorial team to evaluate progress and discuss next steps.

Collaborate with other fellows and the Tech Policy Press masthead as appropriate.

Meet all agreed-upon deadlines for outputs.

Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

If you would like to apply for the fellowship, complete this form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 15th, 2025. Required documents include:

A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume

Cover letter (no more than two pages) that conveys what you hope to accomplish

Links to prior publications.

 They will host two information sessions for potential applicants via ZOOM. Registration is required. Choose from one of two dates:

September 9th, 9 am EDT – Register here

September 16th, 7 pm EDT – Register here

BENEFIT:

Each fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend to support their work. In addition, fellows will join an international cohort for regular feedback and exchange of ideas, receive ongoing editorial guidance, and participate in monthly sessions designed to support and strengthen their work.

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CERC MIGRATION AND BRIDGING DIVIDES JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: November 1, 2025

LOCATION: Canada

The CERC Migration and Bridging Divides Journalism Fellowship invites experienced journalists to apply for a prestigious one-month residency at Toronto Metropolitan University, a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research on migration and integration and build relationships with leading scholars and policy thinkers in Canada and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

This fellowship is designed for staff or freelance journalists with a proven track record in covering immigration, politics, social issues, global affairs, or the economy, who are eager to enrich their reporting through deeper insight into migration dynamics. 

Condensed CV (maximum four pages)

Cover letter (maximum two pages) describing the following: 

The motivation for your stay and how it will benefit your work as a journalist. How does your work fit into any of either: a) CERC Migration Research Themes and existing projects, or b) Bridging Divides Research Themes and existing projects

Description of proposed activities during your stay (e.g., conduct field research, provide a media training presentation or workshop on your research project, engage with local organizations/stakeholders, etc.).

would you Which member of the CERC Migration research team or Bridging Divides research team (*please double-check that the researcher you identify is based at TMU – Bridging Divides is a partnership between four universities) would you like to work with as your proposed academic host? Please provide a first and second choice. Note: The academic host cannot be Anna Triandafyllidou, and a host would be assigned based on their availability and at the discretion of CERC Migration and Bridging Divides.

Proposed dates of the visit (note: the residency should take place for 20 to 35 consecutive days between March 1 and November 30, 2026, excluding July and August).

Additional Document:

2-3 relevant work samples (please upload all written samples in PDF format); for other digital content, please provide links. 

Optional recommendation letter from a supervisor/editor at a media outlet that has published or produced your work

BENEFIT:

A stipend, including a travel allowance, to contribute to expenses related to their stay for a total value of $5,000 CAD.

A collaborative environment where journalists and scholars learn from one another.

A dedicated academic host from the research team to support your interests and research connections

Access to an office space and resources available in the CERC Migration facility.

Networking and professional development through participation in CERC Migration’s research events and workshops.

The residency takes place in Toronto, Canada, and must occur for a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days between March 1- November 30, 2026 (excluding July and August).

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