Globe and Mail Investigative Journalism Mentorship

The Globe and Mail Foundation, the independent journalism charity linked to Canada's national newspaper, is choosing two emerging investigative or political journalists for a six-month, one-on-one mentorship with Robert Fife, the Globe's former Ottawa Bureau Chief. From November 2026 to April 2027, each mentee takes a public-interest reporting project from pitch all the way to publication with his guidance. This is the programme's first cohort.

What you get:

• Private virtual mentorship sessions with Robert Fife every two weeks for six months
• Editorial feedback on story framing, writing style, interview technique and drafts
• Career advice on working with major media outlets and building a professional network
• Funding for travel and research, considered case by case where the project needs it

What you'll do:

• Bring or develop a focused public-interest reporting project
• Take it from pitch through reporting and drafting to final publication
• Meet your mentor online every two weeks from November 2026 to April 2027

Key dates:

• Applications close Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
• Shortlisted applicants are contacted for an interview
• Mentorship runs November 2026 to April 2027

More information:

• Apply by email to education@globeandmailfoundation.com with "The Robert Fife Mentorship" in the subject line
• Applications are assessed on commitment to investigative or political journalism, clarity and feasibility of goals, public value of the proposed reporting, and readiness to benefit from mentorship
• Only two mentees will be selected for this inaugural cohort

• Must reside in Canada
• No more than five years of reporting experience
• A strong interest in investigative or political journalism
• If employed by a media organisation, a letter of support from your editor
• Submit a CV and a letter of interest of no more than 350 words
• Two examples of published work
• A brief statement of your goals for the mentorship and the reporting project or area you hope to develop