Grant opportunity
ProPublica Emerging Reporters Program 2026-2027
ProPublica will support five undergraduate journalists with mentoring, financial assistance and newsroom exposure during the 2026-2027 academic year.
- Funder
- ProPublica
- Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time
- Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time: Aug 17, 2026
- Award
- USD 9,000 stipend, mentorship and conference support for five students
- Applicant
- Undergraduate juniors and seniors enrolled full time in the United States who demonstrate financial need, are eligible to complete a US W-9 and want to pursue investigative journalism.
- Discipline
- Communications, Media and Journalism
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Emerging Reporters Program helps students with financial need build investigative reporting skills and professional networks while completing their undergraduate studies.
Who can apply
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors, demonstrate financial need, be eligible to file a W-9 and have a serious interest in journalism. The official notice contains the complete selection criteria.
What it supports
- One-to-one mentoring with ProPublica journalists.
- Investigative reporting development and professional exposure.
- Participation in a journalism conference and cohort activities.
Funding and duration
- Each of five selected students receives a USD 9,000 stipend.
- The programme also supports eligible conference participation expenses.
Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time
Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time: Aug 17, 2026
How to apply
Complete the application on ProPublica's official recruitment platform by 17 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
ProPublica's Emerging Reporters Program is designed for promising undergraduate journalists whose financial circumstances may limit access to professional opportunities. Fellows receive a stipend, sustained mentorship and exposure to investigative journalism practice.
Eligibility
Applicants must be full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors, demonstrate financial need, be eligible to file a W-9 and have a serious interest in journalism. The official notice contains the complete selection criteria.
Funding and benefits
Each of five selected students receives a USD 9,000 stipend.
The programme also supports eligible conference participation expenses.
Themes and supported activities
One-to-one mentoring with ProPublica journalists.
Investigative reporting development and professional exposure.
Participation in a journalism conference and cohort activities.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time: Applications close 17 August 2026 at 9:00am Eastern Time: Aug 17, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Complete the application on ProPublica's official recruitment platform by 17 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.