Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025 for Journalists Worldwide ($USD14,000 Stipend & Funded to Chicago,USA)

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About Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025

With the aim of shaping the next generation of leaders in business reporting, the Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Program was launched in 2017. The program provides a transformative learning experience for journalists working in all forms of media around the world. Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our Hyde Park campus, auditing classes, participating in Stigler Center events, collaborating with peers, and networking with the university’s scholars.

Journalists with some years of media experience, proficient English, and an interest in deepening their knowledge and understanding of political economy are encouraged to apply.

Applications are being accepted for the Spring 2025 program, which will run from approximately March 19 - May 31, 2025.

Dates and Deadlines

The application for the Spring 2025 program will open in August 2024. 

Application deadline: October 13, 2024 

Applicants will be notified of final decisions in December.

The Spring 2025 program will run from approximately March 19 - May 31, 2025.

• School: University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Benefits of Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025

The program offers exclusive seminars, opportunities to study with world-class faculty, and the chance to network with colleagues from around the world. Details include:

• Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
• A stipend* of $14,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week program
• Training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth
• Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
• An opportunity to write for the ProMarketpublication
• Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
• Designated study space
• Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

*The stipend is subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants. Please check your country’s tax treaty with the United States for more information.

Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025 Requirements

Program participants are expected to:

• Audit three classes

• Attend and actively participate in classes and complete all required readings and assignments

• Participate in Stigler lectures, lunches, and social events as well as other events recommended by the center

• Sign a letter of agreement with the center to indicate that the program guidelines and expectations are mutually agreed upon

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Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

13 October, 2024

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