We’re looking for print, online or broadcast journalists and journalism innovators who have accomplished a lot, and want to accomplish more. Applicants spend an academic year making use of the vast resources of Stanford University and Silicon Valley to sharpen and broaden their skills. They must propose a project focusing on a particular journalism challenge, problem or opportunity, with an emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. Applicants should explain not only how they would spend the year, but also what they hope to have to show for their work at the end.
Worth
- Fellows receive a stipend of $65,000 plus supplements for housing, childcare and health insurance as well as moving and research/equipment expenses
- Access to some of the world’s most innovative thinkers and organizations, from technology giants to hot new startups to Stanford’s 100-plus special institutes and centers.
- Opportunities to join classes taught by top-notch Stanford professors and instructors in a wide range of specialties. It is not uncommon for classes to be taught by people who also are working in the private sector.
- A rich intellectual and cultural campus life, including live theater, music and dance performances and special lectures and events.
- Fellowship social events where everyone can get to know one another. A number of these events also are open to fellows’ children.
- Spouses and partners are eligible to take classes and attend fellowship seminars just as the fellows do. Fellows’ children can attend excellent Palo Alto-area schools and are included in some special fellowship social activities.
- Exposure to the incredible diversity of world views, experiences and cultural traditions that about 20 fellows from all over the world bring to the program.
- New friendships, professional connections and entrepreneurial skills that will continue beyond your 10 months with us
Eligibility
- Journalists employed by a news organization or journalism freelancers
- Journalism entrepreneurs and innovators
- Journalism business and management executives
- No college degree is required.
- Applicants for a JSK Fellowship ideally have at least seven years of full-time professional experience; international applicants ideally have at least five years
- But we also consider less experienced applicants with outstanding achievements.
Deadline: December 1, 2015
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