The ERAI Fellowship
Media Cohort
Fellowship – Media Cohort
The ERAI Fellowship – Media Cohort is an international programme designed to strengthen journalism in an era where artificial intelligence increasingly shapes information, visibility, and public trust.
Convened by Knowledge Networks, the fellowship supports journalists in developing the judgement, ethical grounding, and governance awareness required to report responsibly on AI systems and their societal impact.
This fellowship does not train journalists to build AI systems.
It equips them to question, examine, and hold them accountable
Fellowship Objectives
The ERAI Fellowship is built around four core objectives:
Strengthen journalists’ ability to critically examine AI systems and claims
Deepen understanding of ethics, governance, and accountability frameworks
Support responsible reporting that reinforces public trust
Enable informed editorial decision-making in AI-mediated news environments
Programme Structure
Duration
Format
A structured programme combining:
- Expert-led sessions
- Applied labs
- Peer discussion
- Independent capstone work
Curriculum Focus Areas
Ethics & Accountability
Governance & Regulation
Exploring policy frameworks, institutional oversight, and global approaches to AI governance.
Bias, Power & Information Integrity
Journalistic Responsibility
Capstone Project
Each fellow completes a capstone project applying fellowship learning to a real-world challenge, such as:
Investigative or analytical reporting
Editorial frameworks or newsroom guidelines
Governance or policy analysis
Institutional case studies
Capstones are designed for practical use, publication, or policy engagement.
Who Should Apply
Journalists and editors with professional newsroom experience
Reporters covering technology, policy, society, or power
Media professionals responsible for editorial judgement and standards