Chicago, USA: Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025
Chicago, USA: Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025
Explore the forefront of business reporting with the prestigious Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2025 in Chicago, USA. This transformative program, launched in March 2017, offers a unique opportunity for international journalists to enhance their skills and shape the future of business journalism. Stigler Center Journalists.
Program Overview:
Selected participants will engage in a comprehensive 12-week program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Hyde Park. The program includes:
- Auditing three specialized classes, such as “The Firm and the Non-Market Environment” with Professors Marianne Bertrand and Luigi Zingales
- Active participation in classes, completing readings and assignments
- Attendance at Stigler lectures, lunches, social events, and recommended university activities
- Signing a mutual agreement with the center outlining program guidelines and expectations
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: Training
- Institution(s): University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Political Economy
- Program Period: 12 weeks (March 11 – June 1, 2024)
- Deadline: October 15, 2023 (Applications for Spring 2024 are closed)
Scholarship Coverage:
Participants will receive:
- Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
- A stipend of $12,000 to cover living expenses during the program (subject to tax withholding)
- Training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth
- Participation in seminars, workshops, and ProMarket publication opportunities
- Collaboration with Booth faculty, students, and fellow participants
- Designated study space and a certificate of participation upon successful completion
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program, applicants must:
- Be proficient in English
- Be working journalists with several years of media experience
- Hold citizenship from any country worldwide
How to Apply:
To apply, submit the following through the online application portal:
- Resume/CV
- Three published news articles (with translations if not in English)
- Personal essays (500 words max) detailing interest in the program and goals
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of English proficiency if required
- Links to video/audio files and English transcriptions for TV/radio journalists
Application Deadline: Visit the official website for updated deadlines and detailed application instructions.
Join a community of aspiring business journalists and immerse yourself in cutting-edge research and reporting techniques at one of the world’s leading business schools. For more information, visit the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program website.
