The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships 2026/2027 for Freelance Journalists

The Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Fellowships support journalists working on in-depth AI accountability stories across platforms. The 10-month fellowship provides financial support and access to mentors and training to help reporters pursue concrete projects related to governments' and corporations' use of AI technologies, with a focus on accountability and impact. Fellows work remotely and may publish in any language, with English used for fellowship communications.

Financial support up to $25,000, mentorship and training, pro bono legal and public records access support, a community of peers, and potential collaboration opportunities

Staff or freelance journalists who can work across newsrooms and borders, with an interest in AI’s impact on global well-being and a willingness to engage in outreach activities.

Submit a statement of purpose, a concrete reporting project proposal with plan, an engagement plan and budget, examples of recent work, letters of commitment from a media organization, references, and a CV