About
With the aim of shaping the next generation of leaders in business reporting, we 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. The Stigler Center’s mission includes efforts to enrich the public debate on matters related to the interaction between politics and the economy. The media plays a crucial role in that effort by gathering and disseminating information on the behavior of different players in the market and uncovering potential wrongdoings.
What You’ll Do
Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our 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.
Additional Details
- 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 ProMarketpublication
*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.
The Spring 2026 program will run tentatively March 18 – May 29, 2026.
The application deadline for the Spring 2026 program is October 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. CT Chicago time