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.

The 2026 cohort focused largely on the power dynamics driving the AI revolution.