Fully Funded Chicago Booth Training Program for Journalists

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The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business

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Introduction

The Fully Funded Chicago Booth Training Program for Journalists is open for international students who want to shape themselves into the next generation of leaders in business reporting. The Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program, which was launched in March 2017, offers a transformative learning environment for up-and-coming reporters from around the globe operating in all press types. It is aimed at shaping the next generation of business reporting officials.

The program will take place on our Hyde Park campus over approximately 12 weeks, during which selected participants will audit classes, participate in events, work with peers, and socialize with the greatest scholars of the university. Participants at the Chicago Booth will choose their own courses. Examples of courses are The Firm and the Non-Market Environment with Professor Marianne Bertrand and Professor Luigi Zingales with Crony Capitalism.

Benefits

The Benefits of the Fully Funded Chicago Booth Training Program for Journalists are:

1. Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees

2. A stipend* of $12,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week program

3. Training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth

4. Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university

5. An opportunity to write for the ProMarket publication

6. Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants

7. Designated study space

8. Certificate of participation upon successful completion of the 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.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded Chicago Booth Training Program for Journalists are stated below:

1. Required Languages: Proficient in English

2. Eligible Countries: All World Countries.

3. Working journalists who have some years of media experience.

Others

To be considered for the program, please submit the following through our online application:

1. Resume/CV

2. Three published news articles:

a) Submit a copy of three published news articles, preferably in English. If the articles are not in English, a translation should be submitted along with the original articles.

b) For TV or radio journalists, please include links to your video/audio files in a PDF or Word document along with English transcriptions.

3. Personal essays (500 words max)

a) Describe your interest in the program and the goals you hope to achieve through the program.

b) Tell us more about your experience and interest in the field of economics and political economy and what you hope to learn in these areas.

3. Two letters of recommendation

4. Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

a) Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency (waived if your undergraduate or graduate degree was obtained in a college/university where English is the primary language of instruction or in an English-speaking country). Examples of proof of English proficiency include: Certificates or standardized test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, ACT, Cambridge, Duolingo, etc.)

b) English equivalency diploma or certificate awarded by an accredited national education institution

c) Work experience in an English-speaking office with a letter from a manager affirming language skills