Apply For The Fully Funded Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2025/26 at the University of Michigan, USA 

Applications are open for the  Fully Funded Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2025/26 at the University of Michigan-USA. Apply Below:  

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the  Fully Funded Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2025/26 at the University of Michigan-USA is December 1, 2024.

Tell Me About The Fully Funded Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship:

The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists a unique opportunity to dedicate time and resources to their professional growth. Selected journalists spend an academic year at the University of Michigan, accessing the vast resources of a world-class institution and engaging in a journalism project of their choice. The program encourages Fellows to focus on areas such as sharpening their professional skills, addressing challenges in their newsrooms, conducting in-depth data and research for long-term reporting projects, or developing new journalism ventures. Up to 20 Fellows from diverse backgrounds in journalism are going to participate in this transformative experience in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as they take the next step in their careers.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

Journalism

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply For The Fully Funded Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship?

Also, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience in journalism and be currently working in the field, either for a news organization or as an independent journalist.
• A diverse range of journalism professionals will be considered, including reporters, editors, data experts, visual journalists, audio producers, engagement specialists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and organizational change agents.
• If not a full-time journalist, the majority of the applicant’s work must be in journalism.
• The following are not eligible: full-time academics, public relations writers, internal trade writers, lobbyists, public advocates, and individuals seeking a degree.
• U.S. citizens must apply as U.S. applicants, regardless of where they work or for which entity.
• Non-U.S. citizens must apply as international applicants, even if they work in the U.S. or for an American journalism entity.
• Green Card holders are not U.S. citizens.

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How are Applicants Selected?

Great care goes into assembling classes of Fellows that represent a diversity of experience, journalism speciality, geographic region and type and size of news organizations. Typically, up to six international colleagues join ten to twelve U.S. journalists. International finalists are interviewed in January and February to allow time for visa processing after selections are made. U.S. finalists are interviewed in April.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

All countries 

Where will the Award be Taken?

USA

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Award?

Furthermore, applicants will benefit the following:

• Eight-month immersive experience away from daily deadlines to focus on individual journalism projects.
• Access to specialized resources and faculty at the University of Michigan.
• Private seminars with newsroom leaders, change agents, and experts for candid, off-the-record discussions.
• Workshops to sharpen professional skills and enhance leadership abilities.
• $85,000 stipend plus $5,000 for relocation expenses, distributed monthly from August through April.
• Health insurance, course auditing, and required workshops and fellowship activities are fully covered.
• Individual relocation support and assistance with securing housing tailored to each Fellow’s needs.
• Spouses and partners are invited to participate in fellowship activities and audit university courses.

How Long Will the Award Last?

1 year

How to Apply:

To apply, fill out the application form here.

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