Application Deadline: October 15th, 2024.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Tech Policy Press Fellowship Program. Tech Policy Press is a nonprofit media venture intended to provoke new ideas, debate, and discussion at the intersection of technology and democracy. At a time of great challenge to democracies globally, Tech Policy Press seeks to advance a pro-democracy movement in tech and tech policy.
For the 2025 Fellowship, we intend to support five reporting fellows researching and writing on issues and questions related to artificial intelligence (AI) policy, governance, and regulation, with a specific interest in areas where these issues connect with concerns at the intersection of technology and democracy. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of $10,000 to support their work.
Some potential topics include:
- AI and data privacy, including the impacts of AI services and products on individual and collective privacy.
- Al bias and discrimination, includinghow related automated decision-making can perpetuate bias and discrimination and the impact on specific communities.
- AI and disinformation/misinformation, including synthetic media and other epistemological issues in information systems and their impact on public trust, democracy, and elections.
- AI and intellectual property, including adapting legal frameworks or developing new ones to address the use of copyrighted materials to train AI models.
- AI and the future of work, including how AI might reshape education, labor markets, and employment.
- AI and security, including the effects of AI in areas such as law enforcement, national defense, and warfare.
- AI and competition, including the impact of the technology on consolidated digital markets.
Eligibility Criteria
Research and Writing
- Consistently produce (on at least a monthly basis) analysis and reporting on issues related to technology and democracy. (While topics can change after the fellowship commences, each fellow should clearly articulate a thematic area and why they are a good fit to cover it).
- Develop a consistent focus area or beat within the broader tech policy landscape.
- Conduct thorough research and reporting to support all published work.
Quality and Editorial Standards
- Adhere to Tech Policy Press’s editorial guidelines and standards.
- Participate in editorial review processes and incorporate feedback.
- Fact-check all articles and provide citations.
Engagement and Collaboration
- Attend monthly cohort meetings (presently scheduled for the first Monday of every month at 11 am ET, with some exceptions for holidays).
- Draft a short monthly progress update report before each monthly meeting.
- Schedule one-on-one meetings at least once a month.
- Show a willingness to collaborate with other fellows and Tech Policy Press staff on joint projects as needed.
Professional Development
- Engage in learning opportunities provided by Tech Policy Press.
- Develop and maintain a network of expert sources in your focus area.
Deadlines and Time Management
- Meet all agreed-upon deadlines for article submissions.
- Manage time effectively to balance research, writing, and other fellowship activities.
Ethics and Integrity
- Maintain high ethical standards in all work and interactions.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Respect the confidentiality of sources and embargoed information.
Fellowship Completion
- Develop a significant body of work by the end of the fellowship.
- Participate in an exit interview and/or provide feedback on the fellowship experience.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this fellowship, complete this form by 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 15th, 2024. Required documents include:
- A public LinkedIn profile or link to a Curriculum Vitae (CV)/resume
- Links to prior publications
- Contact information for two references
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