Since 2023, Omidyar Network’s Reporters in Residence program has empowered dozens of freelance journalists to pursue rigorous reporting that drives national conversations and informs policy debates.
Over the course of their six month residences, each journalist receives a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and access to Omidyar Network staff and partners. The reporters maintain full editorial control and discretion over their work.
Applications are currently closed, but should reopen in October 2026. Please check this page for updates.
Hear from previous Reporters in Residence. Video by Second Peninsula.
This cohort builds upon the success of previous participants, whose work has been featured in major publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, Slate, and many others.
Previous Reporters in Residence include: Jacob Ward, Julia Black, Lora Kelley, Rita Omokha, Taylor Lorenz, Vauhini Vara, Caroline Haskins, Garrison Lovely, Tekendra Parmar, Zoë Bernard, Bryce Covert, Walter Frick, Megan Greenwell, Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, Kim Kelly, Brian Merchant, Louise Matsakis, Hamilton Nolan, Osita Nwanevu, Helaine Olen, Edward Ongweso Jr., Nick Romeo, S.E. Smith, Anna Louie Sussman, Aaron Mok, Issie Lapowsky, Lee V. Gaines, Jasmine Sun, Marty Swant, Sharon Weinberger, Sonari Batubo Glinton, Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, and Varsha Bansal.
