STIGLER CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program
full · masters
- $14,000 stipend (~EUR 13,000 (est.))12-week stipend
- 12 weeksResidency length (Mar–May 2026)
- 3 MBA-level coursesAudited at Chicago Booth
- Hosting since 2017Program history
- All nationalitiesOpen internationally
- Airfare + visa coveredTravel and visa support
At a glance
full
Funding
€13k
Max amount
Oct 1, 2026
Deadline
All countries
Country
Stigler Center, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Provider
The Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program is a fully funded professional fellowship at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, run by the Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State. The program brings international journalists to Chicago Booth's Hyde Park campus for a 12-week residency, scheduled for roughly 18 March to 29 May 2026. Fellows audit 3 MBA-level courses — past examples include The Firm and the Non-Market Environment and Crony Capitalism, taught by professors such as Marianne Bertrand and Luigi Zingales — attend exclusive seminars, and may contribute articles to ProMarket, the Stigler Center's publication. The program has hosted reporters from around the world since 2017. Funding includes a USD 14,000 stipend for the 12 weeks (about EUR 13,000 (est.)), round-trip economy airfare reimbursement, and visa and SEVIS fee coverage; international fellows may face a 14 percent U.S. tax withholding depending on tax treaties. The fellowship is open to professional journalists of all nationalities with several years of experience and English proficiency. Because the stipend, dates, and deadline are set each year, confirm the exact current-cycle figures on the official Chicago Booth Stigler Center page before you apply.
What's covered
- Stipend — A USD 14,000 stipend (about EUR 13,000 (est.)) for the 12-week residency to cover living expenses in Chicago.
- Airfare — Reimbursement for round-trip economy airfare between the fellow's home country and Chicago.
- Visa support — Coverage of visa and SEVIS fee costs required for the program.
- Course access — The right to audit three MBA-level courses at Chicago Booth taught by leading faculty, plus exclusive seminars and workshops.
- Publication and network — Opportunity to contribute to ProMarket and join an international cohort and alumni network; a certificate of participation is awarded on completion.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the official University of Chicago Booth website with a complete document set.
- Read the official call — Review the current-cycle program page on the Chicago Booth Stigler Center website to confirm dates, the stipend, and the deadline.
- Prepare your portfolio — Assemble a CV and three published articles (with translations if not in English; broadcast journalists may submit links with transcripts).
- Write the personal essays — Write the required personal essays (maximum 500 words each) on motivation, business/political reporting experience, and expected outcomes.
- Secure references and proof of English — Obtain two recommendation letters from editors or senior colleagues and proof of English proficiency.
- Submit before the deadline — Submit the complete application via the official Booth website before the deadline; incomplete applications are not considered.
Eligibility
ProfessionProfessional journalists with several years of reporting experience.
NationalityOpen to journalists of all nationalities.
LanguageProficiency in spoken and written English.
CommitmentWilling to audit three Booth courses, complete assignments, and attend seminars and Stigler Center events for the full 12 weeks.
International fellows may be subject to a 14 percent U.S. tax withholding on the stipend depending on tax treaties. Selected fellows must sign a letter of agreement confirming participation.
Eligible countries
All countries
Deadlines
2026 program cycle (Mar–May 2026)~1 October 2025 (est.)
Selection
Applications are assessed by the Stigler Center on the strength of the candidate's journalism portfolio, reporting experience, the quality of the personal essays, references, and the fit between the applicant's goals and the program's focus on business journalism and political economy. The cohort is built to reflect an international mix of reporters.
Verified sources
- Stigler Center — Journalists in Residence Programchicagobooth.eduofficial
About the provider
The Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State is a research centre at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. It studies how politics and economics interact and has run the Journalists in Residence Program since 2017, publishing analysis through ProMarket.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
What is the duration of the fellowship?
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The program lasts 12 weeks, running roughly from 18 March to 29 May 2026 at the Chicago Booth Hyde Park campus.
Who can apply for the Stigler Center Fellowship?
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Professional journalists of all nationalities with several years of reporting experience.
Is the fellowship fully funded?
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Yes. Fellows receive a USD 14,000 stipend (about EUR 13,000 (est.)), airfare reimbursement, visa support, and academic access.
What type of courses can fellows audit?
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Fellows audit three MBA-level courses at Chicago Booth, such as those on the firm, markets, and political economy.
Do I need to be fluent in English?
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Yes. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required, with proof such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or Cambridge.
When is the application deadline?
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The deadline is around 1 October 2025 (est.); confirm the current-cycle date on the official Booth page.
What documents do I need to apply?
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A CV, three published articles, personal essays (max 500 words each), two recommendation letters, and proof of English proficiency.
Is there a tax on the stipend?
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International fellows may be subject to a 14 percent U.S. tax withholding on the stipend depending on tax treaties.
Will I receive a certificate?
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Yes. A certificate of participation is awarded upon completion of the program.
Can I publish during the fellowship?
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Yes. Fellows have the opportunity to contribute articles to ProMarket, the Stigler Center's online publication.
Where does the program take place?
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At the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Hyde Park campus, in Chicago, USA.
Is travel covered?
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Yes. The program reimburses round-trip economy airfare and covers visa and SEVIS fee costs.