Workshop

JournalismAI Skills Lab

Free virtual instructor-led programme for journalism professionals who want practical experience using large language models and generative AI in newsroom workflows.

WorkshopTrainingArtificial IntelligenceJournalismGlobal
Host
JournalismAI at Polis, London School of Economics and Political Science
Application deadline
Application deadline: Jun 21, 2026
Support
See funder guidance
Location
Virtual / global
Discipline
Cross-disciplinary / General
Region
Virtual / global
Posted
May 26, 2026

Call summary

Overview

JournalismAI Skills Lab is a free, virtual, instructor-led programme for journalism professionals. It focuses on practical use of large language models and generative AI, helping participants integrate AI tools into newsroom work responsibly and effectively.

Who can apply

  • Applicants should be journalism professionals connected to a newsroom or news organisation.
  • The official page notes that independent journalists not affiliated with a news organisation are not eligible.
  • Applicants should have some familiarity with AI in journalism and be able to participate in the virtual programme.

What it supports

  • Practical AI and large-language-model skills for journalism.
  • Newsroom integration, experimentation, and responsible AI use.
  • Peer learning and applied training for selected participants.

Fees, funding, or support

The programme is free for selected participants, and the official page notes that modest financial support may be available for tools, software, or technology needed for participation.

Application deadline

Application deadline: Jun 21, 2026

How to apply

Use the official JournalismAI Skills Lab page and submit the online application by 21 June 2026.

Call details

JournalismAI Skills Lab is a free, virtual, instructor-led programme for journalism professionals. It focuses on practical use of large language models and generative AI, helping participants integrate AI tools into newsroom work responsibly and effectively.

JournalismAI at Polis, London School of Economics and Political Science lists this opportunity for Virtual / global. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applicants should be journalism professionals connected to a newsroom or news organisation.

The official page notes that independent journalists not affiliated with a news organisation are not eligible.

Applicants should have some familiarity with AI in journalism and be able to participate in the virtual programme.

Practical AI and large-language-model skills for journalism.

Newsroom integration, experimentation, and responsible AI use.

Peer learning and applied training for selected participants.

The programme is free for selected participants, and the official page notes that modest financial support may be available for tools, software, or technology needed for participation.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jun 21, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Use the official JournalismAI Skills Lab page and submit the online application by 21 June 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.