Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
AlgorithmWatch is now accepting applications for its Algorithmic Accountability Reporting Fellowship. This opportunity is open to journalists and researchers with strong ideas exploring the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and power, and the social consequences that come with it.
As generative AI continues to expand and big tech firms exert growing influence over public institutions and policy, accountability reporting around AI becomes increasingly urgent. AlgorithmWatch invites professionals across Europe to join its next cohort of fellows dedicated to investigating these pressing issues and exposing automated injustice.
The fellowship will run from November 10, 2025, to May 10, 2026. Selected fellows will receive €7,400 gross to support their research. AlgorithmWatch will also offer mentorship, outreach assistance, and publication support. Fellows are expected to produce at least one public-facing output, such as a written article, podcast, video, or research report. They are free to choose their publication platform or can publish through AlgorithmWatch.
Research topics may include how tech companies influence legislation, particularly by weakening AI regulations like the EU AI Act; the disproportionate targeting of marginalized groups through automated public systems; surveillance practices enabled by corporate-government contracts; discrimination in areas like healthcare, education, or finance caused by AI; the exploitation of data workers and erosion of traditional jobs; and political ideologies driving AI policy in Europe.
The fellowship is looking for projects that focus on AI’s power dynamics, bring new insights, give voice to underrepresented perspectives, and examine AI’s societal impact. Projects must be based in Europe.
They are not looking for coverage of product launches, hardware manufacturing updates, tech announcements without societal context, or purely academic theoretical research.
Applicants must be over 18 and reside in an EU country, EFTA member state (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland), a candidate country, or a former EU member. A B2 level of written English is required. While no technical background is necessary, applicants should have experience in journalism or research and a strong familiarity with algorithmic systems.
People from marginalized or underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. A genuine interest in AI accountability and a commitment to completing the fellowship project within the six-month period are essential.
For more information, visit AlgorithmWatch.
