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Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowships at the University of Michigan | $85,000 Stipend for International Journalists

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The Knight-Wallace Fellowships at Wallace House, University of Michigan give experienced journalists an academic year to pursue an ambitious project, take university courses and learn from a close-knit group of fellows. Journalists from outside the US are welcome and have their own, earlier deadline.

Quick summary

  • Host: Wallace House, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
  • Duration:8 months, late August to April
  • Stipend: US$85,000, plus US$5,000 for relocation
  • Who: experienced journalists in any medium, from the US and other countries
  • Deadline:1 December for international applicants (1 February for US applicants)

Benefits

  • $85,000 stipend paid monthly, plus $5,000 relocation
  • Health insurance, course auditing and all fellowship activities paid for
  • Help with relocation and housing; spouses and partners can join activities and audit courses

What fellows do

Each fellow works on a journalism project of their choice, audits classes across the university, and takes part in seminars, workshops and a study trip with the other fellows.

How to apply

  1. Read the application FAQs on the Wallace House website.
  2. Prepare your project proposal, essays, work samples and recommendations.
  3. Submit online by 1 December if you are an international applicant.

Official website

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  1. Read the eligibility, benefits and required documents above.
  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
  3. Apply through the official website before the deadline.
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