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The Tech Policy Press Fellowship 2027 is now accepting applications from journalists, researchers, lawyers and public policy professionals interested in technology, democracy and society. The year-long, part-time fellowship provides selected fellows with a $10,000 stipend, editorial guidance, an international professional network and opportunities to produce independent reporting and policy analysis.
The Tech Policy Press Fellowship will begin in January 2027 and run for 12 months. The fellowship is fully remote, with fellows working as independent contractors. Applications are open to candidates worldwide, including those not authorized to work in the United States.
The fellowship focuses on urgent questions at the intersection of technology and democracy. Applicants can propose work related to areas such as artificial intelligence governance, technology regulation, digital rights, public policy, media, technology’s impact on society and related issues. Tech Policy Press is particularly interested in work covering communities and regions often excluded from global technology policy discussions.
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- Fellowship: Tech Policy Press Fellowship 2027
- Stipend: $10,000
- Duration: 12 months
- Start date: January 2027
- Format: Part-time and remote
- Eligibility: International applicants
- Fields: Technology policy, democracy, journalism, research and public policy
- Deadline: September 24, 2026
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Benefits of the Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program
- $10,000 stipend to support fellows’ work during the fellowship.
- Quarterly stipend payments throughout the fellowship.
- Ongoing editorial guidance from the Tech Policy Press team.
- Monthly learning sessions designed to strengthen fellows’ work.
- International fellowship cohort with opportunities to exchange ideas and receive feedback.
- Collaboration opportunities with other fellows and technology policy professionals.
- Opportunity to develop a substantial body of work during the year.
- Fellows’ work can be published on the Tech Policy Press website.
- Selected projects may be promoted through the Tech Policy Press newsletter, podcast and special events.
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Who Can Apply?
The Tech Policy Press Fellowship is designed mainly for mid-career professionals with relevant experience or expertise. Eligible professional backgrounds include:
- Journalists
- Researchers
- Lawyers
- Public policy professionals
- Professionals with expertise in technology policy or related areas
Applicants should have a demonstrated background or interest in tech policy, media or related fields. They should also have a clear area of focus and explain why they are well positioned to work on the proposed topic.
Tech Policy Press encourages applications from the Global Majority and communities underrepresented in media. International applicants are welcome.
Fellowship Requirements
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Contribute reporting or analysis at least monthly on issues related to technology and democracy.
- Attend a mandatory one-hour monthly cohort meeting.
- Attend a monthly check-in meeting with the Tech Policy Press editorial team.
- Collaborate with other fellows and the Tech Policy Press team when appropriate.
- Meet all agreed deadlines for fellowship outputs.
Documents Required
Applicants need to prepare the following documents:
- CV or résumé
- Cover letter of no more than two pages
- Links to previous published work
- Two professional references
Published work must be publicly accessible online and clearly attributed to the applicant. Acceptable examples include reported articles, policy analysis, opinion pieces, essays, podcasts, newsletters and data projects. Social media posts and unpublished academic work are not accepted.
Tech Policy Press Fellowship Deadline 2027
The application deadline for the Tech Policy Press Fellowship 2027 is September 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The organization plans to notify applicants about their status by early December 2026.
Two online information sessions are also scheduled for potential applicants on September 9 and September 16, 2026. Registration is required.
How to Apply for the Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program
Interested candidates should complete the official online application form and submit all required documents before the deadline. Applicants should clearly explain their proposed area of focus, relevant experience and how their work could inform the public and decision-makers.
