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The application window for the Local Investigations Fellowship is currently closed and will reopen on July 1, 2026.
Cover Letters for the Local Investigations Fellowship include at least one story idea or pitch, but multiple may be sent in each cover letter. Answers to these questions help us assess where you are in the reporting process and what editorial support and resources the local investigative fellowship could offer you.