The Tarbell Fellowship is a program designed for early and mid-career journalists who want to delve into the AI beat. Our goal is to build a global network of reporters who understand both the technical and ethical dimensions of AI.

Benefits:

- 10 weeks of intensive AI journalism fundamentals training

- 1 week journalism summit in the San Francisco Bay Area

- 9 month placement at a top-tier news outlet

- Access to leading AI researchers and experts

- $60,000 to $80,000 stipend for early-career journalists

- $90,000 to $110,000 stipend for individuals with more than five years of relevant experience

Last year's placements include South China Morning Post, ChinaTalk, Bloomberg, The Guardian, NBC News, and more. 

Program runs June 2026 to May 2027

Applications close Jan. 7

Visit our website for more details: https://www.tarbellcenter.org/fellowship