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CHICAGO BOOTH STIGLER CENTER JOURNALISTS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

Application Deadline: October 13, 2024

LOCATION: USA

With the aim of shaping the next generation of leaders in business reporting, they launched the Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Program in 2017. The program provides a transformative learning experience for journalists working in all forms of media around the world.

ELIGIBILITY:

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.

The program has enriched the careers of participants from around the world. 

BENEFIT:

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 ProMarket publication

Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants

Designated study space

Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

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AIJC2024 – CALL FOR MASTERCLASS FELLOWSHIPS

Application Deadline: August 30, 2024

LOCATION: South Africa.

The African Investigative Journalism Conference (#AIJC2024), in partnership with SKUP,  the Association for Critical and Investigative Press in Norway, and Bellingcat, will host an intensive training course on the latest investigative journalism techniques, taking place over three days immediately preceding the annual AIJC conference scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2024 at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

Masterclass attendance fellowships will be granted to experienced investigative journalists and trainers from African countries, based on their track records and recent work as reflected in their application answers.

The masterclass on digital forensics, verification and OSINT tools, conducted by the Bellingcat team in English, will run from Sunday 27 October to Tuesday 29 October. Masterclass fellows will also be able to attend the AIJC conference and training sessions.

Successful applicants need valid passports and must arrange their own visas if required, and must be available to travel from 25/26 October to 1/2/3 November 2024.

Applications close on 30 August and successful applicants will be contacted before the end of August.

Please follow this link to complete the application.

BENEFIT:

Fellows can also apply for additional travel and accommodation support (excluding home-country transport, insurance, visas, personal in-country transport, or hotel incidentals).

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