The Pulitzer Center is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort (2026–2027) of the Artificial Intelligence – AI Accountability Fellowships.
AI coverage has evolved from a niche beat in 2022 to a global staple. As governments, corporations, workplaces, and homes integrate AI systems, the need for independent, nuanced reporting on the human impact of these technologies has never been greater.
Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships -Through this Fellowship, the Pulitzer Center supports in‑depth, high‑impact reporting projects that interrogate how AI systems are funded, built, and deployed—and their opportunities, harms, and regulatory challenges.
Fellowship Highlights -Pulitzer Center AI Accountability Fellowships
- Duration: 10 months (September 2026 – June 2027)
- Funding: Up to USD 25,000 (USD 20,000 for reporting + USD 5,000 for engagement activities)
- Support: Mentorship, peer community, training, and impact planning
- Focus: Algorithmic and automated systems across the AI supply chain
- Eligibility: Journalists worldwide, with emphasis on the Global South and underrepresented communities
- Program Benefits
- Financial support for reporting, travel, data analysis, and records requests
- Mentorship from experts across disciplines
- Monthly meetings, virtual training sessions, and peer collaboration
- Funding and guidance to develop impact plans (e.g., partnerships with content creators, zines, multistakeholder discussions)
- Access to the AI Accountability Network, launched in 2022 to expand and diversify AI reporting globally
- Application Details
- Deadline: July 12, 2026
- Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: 10 months
- Funding: Up to USD 25,000
- Apply Here: Pulitzer Center – AI Accountabilit Fellowships