OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

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Nonprofit organization

Stigler Center

Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

23 Oct 2017

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Conferences & Seminars

Specialities

Journalism

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

Eligible Region

Maghreb , Middle East , Western Europe , Central and Eastern Europe , Asia-Pacific , Africa , America , Australia

Deadline: 23 October 2017
Open to: up-and-coming journalists from around the world
Benefits: stipend USD 12,000 to cover living expenses over the ten-week program

Description

Launched in March 2017, the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program provides a trans-formative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media. It aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting.

The program will take place over approximately 12 weeks at our Hyde Park campus, during which selected participants will audit classes, participate in events, collaborate with peers, and socialize with the university’s greatest scholars. Participants will choose their own classes at Chicago Booth. Examples of classes include The Firm and the Non-Market Environment with professor Marianne Bertrand and Crony Capitalism with professor Luigi Zingales.

Eligibility

Program participants are expected to:

Audit 3 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

Benefits

Working journalists who have some years of media experience and are proficient in English are encouraged to apply.

What will I receive from the program?

Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
A stipend of $12,000 to cover living expenses over the ten-week program
World-class training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth free of charge
Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
An opportunity to write for the ProMarket blog
Interaction with Booth faculty and students as well as other program participants
Designated study space
Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

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