The USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture (CRCC) invites journalists to propose story ideas that capture the changing nature of American religion. The journalism fellowship for CRCC’s Stories of Change in American Religion Initiative will fund journalists to tell deeply reported stories in written or multimedia formats, including audio, video and photography. We welcome applications for one-off stories or larger series from freelance journalists, staff reporters and multimedia teams.

Timeline

• Informational Webinar – watch here
• Application Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026 (Midnight PT)
• Selection Notification: July 2026
• Project Orientation: October 5-7, 2026 at the University of Southern California
• Reporting Time Period: Reporting must be complete by the end of 2028. Selected journalists may have the opportunity to report multiple stories during this time period.