Tarbell AI Journalism Fellowship 2026

The Tarbell AI Journalism Fellowship is a one-year program for journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a nine-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a 10-week course on AI and journalism fundamentals, and attend a weeklong journalism summit in the San Francisco Bay Area, with travel and accommodation costs covered.

Nine-month newsroom placement, 10-week AI and journalism course, weeklong journalism summit in the San Francisco Bay Area, mentorship and professional networking, travel and lodging covered.

Applicants should have a deep interest in artificial intelligence and its effects on society; early-career journalists are prioritized.

Submit an application via the provided form; the form includes sections for CV, writing samples, placement matching, and short answers.