Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program
📖 About Tech Policy Press Fellowship
The Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program is a year-long, part-time fellowship designed to support journalists, researchers, and public policy professionals. It aims to foster independent reporting and analysis projects that explore urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy.
For 2026, the program will support a new cohort of fellows to work on original reporting, policy analysis, and other contributions that address pressing, underreported issues.
📅 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 09, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Category: Fellowship, Training, Fully Funded, Grants
- Sponsor Organisation: Tech Policy Press
🎁 Benefits of Tech Policy Press Fellowship
Fellows will enjoy the following benefits:
- $10,000 stipend to support their work.
- Access to an international cohort for regular feedback and exchange of ideas.
- Ongoing editorial guidance and participation in monthly sessions to strengthen their work.
- Opportunity to work on a pressing, underreported issue for a year.
- Develop a significant body of work by the end of the fellowship.
- Engage in learning opportunities provided by Tech Policy Press.
- Build and maintain a network of sources in their focus area.
✅ Fellowship Requirements
The fellowship is open to:
- Journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals interested in exploring the intersection of technology and democracy.
- Applicants from the Global Majority and underrepresented communities in media are strongly encouraged.
- Candidates should have a demonstrated interest or background in tech policy, media, or related fields.
- Commitment to producing high-quality, public-interest work during the fellowship.
📝 Application Date and Process
To apply for the fellowship, complete this form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 15th, 2025.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
- Cover letter (no more than two pages) explaining what you hope to accomplish.
- Links to prior publications.
📌 Application Deadline
October 15, 2025
🌐 Application Portal
View details of the Tech Policy Press Fellowship on their official website.
Apply directly via this form.
This fellowship is a unique opportunity to contribute to critical discussions at the intersection of technology and democracy while developing impactful work supported by a global network of professionals.
- Each fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend to support their work.
- Join an international cohort for regular feedback and exchange of ideas.
- Receive ongoing editorial guidance.
- Participate in monthly sessions designed to support and strengthen their work.
- Opportunity to work on a pressing, underreported issue for a year.
- Develop a significant body of work by the end of the fellowship.
- Access to an international cohort of past and current fellows.
- Engage in learning opportunities provided by Tech Policy Press.
- Develop and maintain a network of sources in your focus area.
