Deadline: October 1, 2025
Applications are open for the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program 2026. 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.
Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on the 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.
Participants are expected to:
- 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
Benefits
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
- 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 ProMarket publication
- Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
- Designated study space
- Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program
Eligibility
- Open to journalists from around the world;
- 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.
Application
To be considered for the program, the following items must be submitted through the online application:
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statements describing interest and goals for the program
- Two letters of recommendation
- Three published news articles
If the articles are not in English, a translation should be submitted along with the original articles. For TV or radio journalists, please include links to your video/audio files in a PDF or Word document along with English transcriptions. - (If applicable) Proof of English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency. This is waived if the undergraduate or graduate degree was obtained in a college/university where English is the primary language of instruction.
Examples of proof of English proficiency include: Certificates or standardized test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, Cambridge, Duolingo, etc.); English equivalency diploma or certificate awarded by accredited national education institution; Work experience in an English-speaking office; Letter from employer/manager affirming language skills.
The application deadline for the Spring 2026 program is October 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. CT Chicago time. The Spring 2026 program will run tentatively March 18 – May 29, 2026.
For more information, visit Journalists in Residence Program.
