2023 POLITICO Journalism Institute

POLITICO’s mission from the very beginning was to win the audience. We dedicate ourselves to providing accurate, nonpartisan, impactful journalism so that our readers are well informed and can work with confidence and speed. We also commit to training the next generation of journalists, as we promote diversity throughout D.C. area newsrooms. The POLITICO Journalism Institute (PJI) is one of the ways we do that. We are now accepting applications for the next session (May 30, 2023 - June 9, 2023). This competitive training program will admit at least 12 undergraduate, graduate students, or recent graduates interested in covering politics and policy as the program reaches its eighth year of training emerging journalists. Programming for PJI includes interactive sessions, panels with industry leaders, mentor pairings with POLITICO journalists and an opportunity for participants to have their work published by POLITICO. Throughout the program, PJI participants split their time between American University in Washington, D.C., and POLITICO headquarters in Arlington, Va. All costs for attending PJI, including room, board and transportation, are covered by POLITICO. To be considered for PJI, you must complete all five components of the application listed below. Applicants who are rising juniors or seniors at accredited four-year colleges or universities will be given preference. Student members of minority journalism associations are encouraged to apply.