Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2027 for Journalists worldwide ($USD14,000 Stipend & Funded to Chicago, United States)

Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2027 for Journalists worldwide ($USD14,000 Stipend & Funded to Chicago, United States)

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49 Application Deadline: September 20, 2026

Applications are now open for the The Journalists in Residence Program is a transformative learning experience for journalists from around the world who are interested in deepening their understanding of the interactions between politics and the economy.

The program provides a transformative learning experience for journalists working in all forms of media around the world. Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our Chicago Hyde Park campus, auditing classes, participating in Stigler Center events, collaborating with peers, and networking with the university’s scholars.

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Program Features

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:

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• 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
• Auditing classes at one of the top global business schools
• Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
• An opportunity to write for the publication
• Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
• Health insurance through UChicago’s student/visitor plan**
• Housing guidance and resources to help you find short-term accommodations in Chicago for the duration of the program
• Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

*The stipend is subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants. Please check your country’s tax treaty with the United States for more information. **Mandatory, paid for out of the program stipend (waived if you can provide proof of equivalent coverage)

Program Expectations

Participants are expected to:

• Possess sufficient funds to cover living expenses for up to the first month of the program, as stipend disbursement can take up to a month to process
• Audit three classes
• Participate in class and complete all required readings and assignments
• Attend Stigler Center seminars, lectures, conferences, and social events, as well as other activities recommended by the center
• Engage respectfully with their cohort as well as the larger university community
• Sign a letter of agreement with the center to indicate that the program and university guidelines and expectations are mutually agreed upon

Application Timeline

• The application deadline for the Spring 2027 program isSeptember 20, 2026by11:59 p.m. CT Chicago time.
• Decisions will be announced by end of December 2026.
• The Spring 2027 program will run tentativelyMarch 15 – May 31, 2027.

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