Tarbell Fellowship 2027/28 | Call for Applications
Applications are open for the Tarbell Fellowship 2027/28. This one-year program trains journalists and subject-matter experts to cover artificial intelligence. Fellows complete three months of training, then join a newsroom for nine months. Past host newsrooms include CBS News, TIME, and MIT Technology Review.
Program Snapshot
- Host Organization: Tarbell Center for AI Journalism
- Funding: Paid salary of $75,000 to $120,000; senior fellows earn $115,000 to $135,000
- Duration: One year, with training from June 2027 and placement from September 2027
- Format: Remote course, one-week in-person summit, then newsroom placement
- Eligibility: Journalists or AI experts with the right to work in the U.S., U.K., or Hong Kong
- Application Deadline: November 22, 2026
Focus Areas
- AI journalism fundamentals
- Reporting on AI governance and its societal effects
- Newsroom reporting skills and portfolio building
- Writing clearly under tight deadlines
About the Fellowship
Fellows begin with a remote course on AI and journalism fundamentals. It requires a full-time commitment and includes lectures and graded assignments. The course ends with a weeklong summit featuring speakers and workshops. Fellows then work as embedded reporters from September through May. Extension for an additional year is possible.
What Fellows Receive
Fellows earn a salary based on experience and their placement city. Travel and accommodation for the summit are fully covered. Senior fellows with over seven years of experience earn higher pay. They also commit about five hours weekly to mentoring during training. Fellows build a strong portfolio throughout the year.
Who Can Apply
Applicants need expertise in either journalism or artificial intelligence. They should show strong writing skills and genuine curiosity. Persistence and resilience in reporting are also essential. Partner newsrooms operate in London, Hong Kong, and several U.S. cities. Visa sponsorship is rare, so applicants should hold work rights.
Required Materials
Applicants complete the online application before the November deadline. Selected candidates then take a work test and interview with Tarbell. Interviews with partner newsrooms follow in early 2027.
How to Apply
Submit your application before November 22, 2026.
Click Here to Apply
Conclusion
This fellowship offers paid, hands-on training in AI reporting at leading newsrooms. Its high salaries and full-time placements make it highly competitive. Applicants without work rights in partner countries should check visa limits first. Review the full timeline on Tarbell’s official fellowship page.
