TECH Policy Press has announced the opening of applications for its 2026 fellowship programme, a fully funded opportunity designed for journalists, researchers, lawyers, and public policy professionals passionate about the intersection of technology and democracy.
Tech Policy Press is seeking applicants worldwide, with a special invitation to voices from the global majority and underrepresented communities in media.
Successful candidates will work remotely on year-long, part-time projects beginning in January 2026. Each fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend, editorial guidance, mentorship, and access to an international peer network.
“The programme will begin in January 2026 and run for twelve months. Notification of acceptance is expected by early December 2025. Fellows’ work will be showcased through the Tech Policy Press website, newsletter, podcast, and special events to ensure broad visibility.
“Stipends will be distributed quarterly, supporting fellows in fully dedicating themselves to their projects throughout the year,” it said.
Fellows are expected to publish work monthly, ranging from investigative journalism and policy analysis to multimedia storytelling. Their contributions will be showcased across the Tech Policy Press website, newsletter, podcast, and special events.
Applications close in October, with notifications expected by early December 2025.
Interested journalists can apply through the official application form here:
Nanji is an investigative journalist with the ICIR. She has years of experience in reporting and broadcasting human angle stories, gender inequalities, minority stories, and human rights issues. She has documented sexual war crimes in armed conflict, sex for grades in Nigerian Universities, harmful traditional practices and human trafficking.