How to Apply
For Fellows
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 apply to become a 2026-2027 Watchdog Writers Group student researcher. Click here to apply to become a 2026-2027 WWG student reporter.
Click here to download the WWG student researcher job description. Click here to download the WWG student reporter job description.
More information is in the document below. If you have questions, please contact WWG Program Director Mya Frazier at MyaFrazier@missouri.edu or Administrator Kristen Davis at KristenDavis@missouri.edu.
Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest.
Working closely with investigative reporters at the top of their craft.
Laine Cibulskis
Incredible mentorship from professional authors.
Anna Colletto
Holding power to account and exposing how power is wielded against vulnerable populations.
Bryan Chou
Limitless opportunities to do investigative reporting.
Egan Ward
AWARD-WINNING STORYTELLERS EXPOSING POWER AND INSPIRING CHANGE
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