How to Apply
For Fellows
The Watchdog Writers Group class of 2026-2027 will be announced in April 2026.
The application portal for the 2027-2028 Watchdog Writers Group fellows will open March 1, 2027.
More information about the application process will be posted in March 2027. If you have questions, please contact WWG Director Christopher Leonard at ChristopherLeonard@missouri.edu.
For Students
Click here to see job descriptions for WWG paid student researchers and reporters.
Apply to become a 2026-2027 researcher.
Apply to become a 2026-2027 reporter.
Register for a webinar about the benefits of joining WWG. The webinar on March 16 at 4:15 p.m. CST will feature Program Director Mya Frazier and former student researcher Egan Ward. Egan worked with a WWG fellow his senior year and even produced his own investigation for Investigate Midwest. He’ll talk about his experience with WWG and how it helped him build essential reporting skills and land a job after graduation.
If you have questions, please contact Program Director Mya Frazier at MyaFrazier@missouri.edu or Administrator Kristen Davis at KristenDavis@missouri.edu.
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