DEADLINE: JANUARY 7, 2026 — The 2026 Tarbell Fellowship, a one-year programme for journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence, is now open for applications.
Fellows secure a nine-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a 10-week course covering AI and journalism fundamentals, and attend a weeklong journalism summit in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of $60,000 to $80,000 to support placements for early-career fellows, and $90,000 to $110,000 for Senior Fellows (with 5 or more years of experience in journalism or AI).
The programme incorporates expert speakers, feedback and mentorship from experienced journalists, and networking events with leading AI reporters. Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows are expected to bring their AI knowledge to major newsrooms and publications around the globe.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Tarbell Fellowship is January 7, 2026.
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