Transform your career with the Stigler Center's Journalists in Residence Program in the U.S.

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 13 June 2024

The Stigler Center's Journalists in Residence Program offers international journalists a transformative opportunity to enhance their skills. Participants engage in classes and networking on the Hyde Park Campus over 12 weeks.
Summary

The media plays a crucial role in gathering and disseminating information on market behavior and uncovering potential wrongdoings. To shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting, we launched the Stigler Center's Journalists in Residence Program in 2017. This program offers a transformative learning experience for journalists from all forms of media worldwide.

Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our Hyde Park Campus, auditing classes, participating in Stigler Center events, collaborating with peers, and networking with university scholars. Journalists with media experience, proficient English, and an interest in political economy are encouraged to apply.

The program offers:

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 ProMarket publication
Collaboration opportunities with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
Designated study space
Certificate of participation upon successful completion

For more information click here. Open to all nationalities.

Application deadline: Ongoing.

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