American Democracy & Technology Policy Translation Fellowship

Funding: Project grants of $10,000-$20,000 depending on number of grants awarded (funded by the Knight Foundation). Who can apply: US-based candidates with either a bachelor's degree plus 6 years relevant work experience, or a graduate degree plus 2 years relevant experience (technology, democracy/tech policy, national security, law, or business), or equivalent combination. Fits graduate/early-career professional. Length: 12 months. Engagement with policymakers, national security leaders, analysts, and technologists; thought-leadership platform. Field: Democracy and elections (technology's impact on American democratic institutions/elections). Deadline: Annual cycle; most recent cohort's application window closed around October 2025 for the 2026 cohort. Next cycle expected to open similarly (~fall) for 2027; verify on site.