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Sunlight Research Desk and MuckRock are joining forces to expand the tools, training and research support that help local newsrooms deliver high-impact reporting. Read more here.
Welcome to
THE NEXT BIG THING
Sunlight Research Center Membership Hub
Supporting local investigative journalism
Be part of the next big thing in local investigative journalism. The Sunlight Research Center membership program gives your newsroom access to the expertise, resources, training and support needed to produce impactful investigative and accountability stories that serve your community.
A Sunlight Research Center membership includes:
Full-service research desk
Access to customized research support. We'll find documents, analyze data, prepare source lists and more to support your projects.
Monthly hands-on workshops
Expert-led sessions on topics like how to investigate businesses, monitoring elected officials’ finances and reporting on jail deaths.
Slack community access
In this vibrant community, Sunlight experts answer research questions in real time. And journalists learn from shared experiences.
Early access to resources
Be the first to access step-by-step video tutorials, reporting recipes, and in-depth research guides that expand your investigative skills.
Our goal is to provide the support and tools your newsroom needs to produce ambitious investigative stories that help your community thrive.
Need support or have questions? Contact our team at hello@sunlightsearch.net.
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