Application for the 2027 Tarbell Fellowship for AI Journalism is open.
The application which opened on September 28 will close on November 22, 2026.
The fellowship is a one-year programme for talented journalists and emerging reporters interested in covering Artificial Intelligence and its impact on society.
Highlights of the fellowship are:
*Nine-month newsroom placement at a major media organisation
- US$60,000–US$80,000 stipend, depending on location
- Senior Fellows may receive US$90,000–US$110,000
- 10-week remote AI Journalism Fundamentals course
- Weeklong Fellowship Summit in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Travel and accommodation covered for the summit
- Previous placements have included Bloomberg, The Guardian, TIME, NPR and The Verge
The fellowship is open to:
- Journalists and emerging reporters from around the world.
- Journalist with strong interest in AI and its societal impact
- Previous newsroom experience is desirable but not required
- No university degree required
- No age limit
- Applicants from journalism, technology, AI, machine learning and AI governance backgrounds are welcome
- International applicants can apply
The schedules are:
- Applications: 28 September–22 November 2026
- Work test: December 2026–January 2027
- Interviews: January–March 2027
- Fellowship selected: Late March 2027
- Training: June–August 2027
• Newsroom placement: September 2027–May 2028.
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