ISP apprentices spend six weeks working remotely on ISP projects. Collaborating as a team under the guidance of ISP advisers, they conduct research, interview experts, and discuss their findings in story meetings. Apprentices also have the option to spend a week with veteran reporters and a camera crew in the field.

This year, our apprentices are working on "Broken Medicine," a look at how AI technology has amplified longstanding disparities based on wealth, race, and sex in the US healthcare system. We're also working on "Reporting in B+W," a study of how reporters with different cultural, racial, regional, or political backgrounds have contributed to, or critiqued, the official storyline. 

The ISP summer apprenticeship is a paid, full-time position. 

Applicants must be juniors or seniors, and must have taken the spring XCOR course "Investigating New Orleans."

During the six-week research summer session, apprentices work remotely and can be based anywhere.

For apprentices who participate in film production, the ISP will provide housing, transportation, and on-set meals while on location. 

Some apprenticeships include the option to continue part-time in the fall.