[Pulitzer Center](https://pulitzercenter.org)

March 2027 (Application deadline for next Rainforest Investigations Network cohort, projected)

Yearlong, full-time fellowship; salary support commensurate with experience plus reporting expenses.

Supports experienced journalists investigating climate, corruption, and governance in the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia through a yearlong fellowship with training, resources, and global collaboration.

--- ## Description The Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN), an initiative of the Pulitzer Center, is a yearlong fellowship designed to empower investigative journalists to uncover the root causes and global drivers of deforestation in the world’s major tropical rainforest regions: the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. Each annual cohort of fellows receives financial support, specialized training (including data analysis and geospatial techniques), and access to a global network of peers. The program emphasizes cross-border collaboration, innovative investigative methods, and public engagement to drive awareness and impact around issues at the intersection of climate change, corruption, and governance. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated): Application deadline for the next Rainforest Investigations Network cohort *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The fellowship is full-time and lasts one year. - Fellows receive salary support (commensurate with experience, location, and role), plus additional funding for reporting expenses (e.g., travel, consultants). - The program covers both staff journalists (with their outlet’s support) and freelancers (with a host newsroom). - Exact award amounts are not specified; support is tailored to individual needs and circumstances. --- ## Eligibility - Open to experienced investigative journalists with a proven track record covering the Amazon, Congo Basin, or Southeast Asia. - Journalists based outside these regions may apply if their reporting will focus on these areas during the fellowship. - Both staff and freelance journalists are eligible. Freelancers must have a newsroom willing to host and publish their work. - Applicants should be team players capable of cross-border collaboration. - Deep understanding of environmental, social, political, and commercial factors in deforestation is required. - Willingness to participate in outreach activities (e.g., community meetings, school visits) is expected. - Applications must be submitted individually (not by groups or outlets). --- ## Application Process Applicants are required to submit: - Statement of purpose (up to 500 words): How the fellowship fits your career path and why you are well-positioned for RIN. - Detailed investigative project proposal (up to 1,000 words): A concrete, well-researched plan for a rainforest investigation, ideally with a cross-border component. - Three examples of impactful investigations published in the last three years. - Letter of support from your employer or host newsroom. - Three professional references (contacts or letters). - Résumé or CV. Applications are accepted in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Bahasa Indonesia. All work is conducted remotely. --- ## Additional Information - RIN is funded by the Norwegian International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI), with a guarantee of full editorial independence. - Fellows receive access to the Pulitzer Center’s Data and Research team, specialized toolkits, and a global network of investigative journalists. - The initiative is highly competitive and encourages applications from journalists of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. - The program’s impact includes high-profile investigations influencing policy and public awareness. --- ## External Links - [Rainforest Investigations Network program page](https://pulitzercenter.org/journalism/initiatives/rainforest-investigations-network) - [Application information and FAQ](https://pulitzercenter.org/grants-fellowships/opportunities-journalists/apply-join-rainforest-investigations-network) - [Meet the RIN Fellows](https://pulitzercenter.org/journalism/initiatives/rainforest-investigations-network/rin-fellows) - [Rainforest Reporting Toolkit](https://pulitzercenter.org/rainforest-reporting-toolkit) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | |--------------------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Gustavo Faleiros, Director | gfaleiros@pulitzercenter.org | | Doménica Montaño, Coordinator | dmontano@pulitzercenter.org | | General Inquiries | contact@pulitzercenter.org | | Phone (Pulitzer Center main) | (202) 332-0982 | ---

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