Applications Open for the 2025/26 Civic Media Fellowship

Are you a media maker, artist, organizer, storyteller, or innovator pushing the boundaries of participatory practices for social progress? The Civic Media Fellowship at USC’s AnnLab is now accepting functions for the 2025/26 cohort. This distinctive, totally distant program gives a possibility to replicate, collaborate, and experiment alongside a dynamic group of friends from various backgrounds.

What is the Civic Media Fellowship?

The Civic Media Fellowship is an eight-month, part-time program designed for people who use media and know-how to drive social change. It prioritizes views and voices which have traditionally been underrepresented, welcoming these whose work defies straightforward categorization. Fellows interact in weekly discussions, collaborative tasks, and structured reflection, all whereas receiving a month-to-month stipend of $2,000.

Who Should Apply?

This fellowship is for those that don’t match neatly into established containers. Ideal candidates embody cultural strategists, technologists, journalists, filmmakers, group organizers, and creators working at the intersections of media, know-how, and civic engagement. No particular diploma or profession stage is required—solely a dedication to exploring new concepts and contributing to a vibrant group.

Fellowship Benefits and Commitments

• A complete stipend of $16,000 over eight months
• Weekly digital conferences on Tuesdays from 1 – 2:30 PM Pacific Time
• One-on-one check-ins with workers and friends
• Time for impartial reflection and undertaking growth
• Access to USC digital sources and the broader Civic Media community
• Continued engagement as a Senior Fellow for three years after program completion

Key Dates

• Applications Open: March 3 – March 28, 2025
• Candidate Interviews: May 2025
• Fellowship Duration: September 9, 2025 – April 28, 2026 (with a winter break from December 11, 2025 – February 2, 2026)

How to Apply

The application course of is designed to be easy and reflective. Applicants should submit a web-based type, present contact info for two references, and be sure that one reference completes a advice type. Applications can be reviewed by a panel of workers and Senior Fellows, with a small subset invited for interviews.

Join a Growing Network

Since its launch in 2019, the Civic Media Fellowship has supported a group of passionate changemakers devoted to pushing the boundaries of civic media. The program is constantly evolving to satisfy the wants of its Fellows, incorporating classes realized from previous cohorts and responding to the shifting panorama of media and know-how.

If you might be able to discover new methods of working, interact in significant discussions, and join with a community of like-minded practitioners, we encourage you to apply.

For extra info, go to our web site or electronic mail annlab@usc.edu. Apply now and turn into part of the Civic Media Fellowship group.

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