Applications are open for the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture (CRCC) journalism fellowship for CRCC’s Stories of Change in American Religion Initiative.

Journalists can sumbit their proposals to capture the changing nature of American religion. Stories in written or multimedia formats, including audio, video and photography are eligible. Application for one-off stories or larger series from freelance journalists, staff reporters and multimedia teams are welcomed.

The Stories of Change in American Religion Initiative at the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture aims to tell stories of religious leaders, organizations and communities actively engaging with challenges in their congregations and their communities. It will support independent journalism in secular or religious outlets.

More information about the application process and the required materials are available in the informational webinar.

Selected applicants will be notified in July 2026 and will take part in a project orientation on October 5-7, 2026 at the University of Southern California.

Reporting must be complete by the end of 2028. Selected journalists may have the opportunity to report multiple stories during this time period.