RJI Emerging Technology Fellowship 2027 — Build Open Tools for Journalism

Opportunity type: Fellowship Provider: Reynolds Journalism Institute, University of Missouri Location / reach: Global / United States Focus: AI, newsroom tools, open-source journalism innovation Current status (checked 27 Oct 2026): Opens 2 November 2026 Deadline: 2027-01-08 Official information and application link: https://rjionline.org/about-rji-fellowships/

Who is eligible?

Innovators, journalists, technologists, researchers or organisations worldwide with a credible plan to build a publicly useful emerging-technology resource for journalists.

Benefits and structure

The organiser lists a US$100,000 stipend for the Emerging Technology Fellowship, paid in instalments against deliverables; remote work with organiser-covered visits. Other fellowship tracks offer different stipends.

Application steps

Applications open on 2 November 2026. Prepare a project description, evidence of a real newsroom problem and a plan to build, test and launch a free publicly usable tool or resource during the eight-month programme.

Important restrictions

Not open yet as of 27 October. The resulting resource must be free and accessible to journalists and immediately usable by US newsrooms, though global impact is welcome. This is a competitive fellowship, not a grant guaranteed to applicants.

ITBank advice

Explain clearly why your work fits this programme, use evidence of past activity, plan adequate time for references and document preparation, and verify the current terms at the official website before submitting. Never disclose sensitive financial account details to informal recruiters or agents claiming selection authority.

Independent ITBank Opportunity Desk listing compiled from the organiser's page on October 27, 2026. ITBank is not affiliated with the fellowship and cannot guarantee admission or funding.