Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyIT
Application Deadline24 September 2026 — 2 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyOnline
ReferenceRAS-2026-1949
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About This Scholarship

The Tech Policy Press Fellowship is a year-long remote fellowship supporting mid-career journalists, researchers, lawyers and public policy professionals exploring the intersection of technology and democracy. Fellows receive a $10,000 stipend, editorial mentorship, and the opportunity to join an international cohort producing impactful public-interest reporting and policy analysis.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • $10,000 stipend distributed quarterly over 12 months
  • Ongoing editorial guidance from Tech Policy Press
  • Membership in an international cohort of journalists and researchers
  • Monthly feedback and idea-exchange sessions
  • Professional networking opportunities with technology policy experts
  • Platform to publish work through Tech Policy Press website, newsletter, podcast and special events

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a mid-career professional with demonstrated expertise in technology policy or closely related fields
  • 2 Must be a journalist, researcher, lawyer, public policy professional, analyst or governance specialist
  • 3 Must have a strong background in a specific technology policy issue, geographic region or broader area involving technology's influence on democracy, governance or society
  • 4 Must be committed to producing high-quality, public-interest work
  • 5 Must be able to work remotely as an independent contractor

How to Apply

1
Complete the application form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on September 24th, 2026
2
Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume
3
Submit a cover letter (no more than two pages) describing what you hope to accomplish
4
Provide links to prior publications
5
Provide two professional references
6
Optionally attend an information session via ZOOM on September 9th at 8 am EDT or September 16th at 7 pm EDT
📅 12 months

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