Posted On: August 2, 2017
Fellowship
Media Organization: Stigler Center at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Company Description
Nobel laureate George J. Stigler founded the Center for the Study of the Economy and the State at the University of Chicago in 1977. From its inception, the George J. Stigler Center has been a joint enterprise of economists and legal scholars at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Department of Economics, and the Law School. The Stigler Center was renamed in George Stigler’s memory after his death in 1991.
The Stigler Center is dedicated to understanding the interaction between politics and the economy. It is an intellectual destination for research on regulatory capture, crony capitalism, and the various forms of subversion of competition by special interest groups. This mission is central to three key elements of George Stigler’s teaching: 1) the appreciation for the role of private markets in promoting human welfare; 2) an understanding of the role that legal infrastructure has on market performance; 3) the realization that the design of this legal infrastructure is all too often captured by the incumbents to prevent entry and competition, rather than to promote human welfare.
Job Description
Launched in March 2017, the Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program provides a transformative learning experience for up-and-coming journalists from around the world, working in all forms of media. It aims to shape the next generation of leaders in business reporting.
The program will take place over approximately 12 weeks at our Hyde Park campus, during which selected participants will audit classes, participate in events, collaborate with peers, and socialize with the university’s greatest scholars. Participants will choose their own classes at Chicago Booth. Examples of classes include The Firm and the Non-Market Environment with professor Marianne Bertrand, Crony Capitalism with professor Luigi Zingales, and The Analytics of Financial Crises with professor Anil Kashyap.
Who can apply?
Working journalists who have some years of media experience and are proficient in English are encouraged to apply.
What will I receive from the program?
- Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
- A stipend* of $12,000 to cover living expenses over the ten-week program
- World-class training in business fundamentals at Chicago Booth free of charge
- Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
- An opportunity to write for the ProMarket blog
- Interaction with Booth faculty and students as well as other program participants
- Designated study space
- Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program
What are the program expectations?
Program participants are expected to:
Audit 3 classes
- Attend and actively participate in classes and complete all required readings and assignments
- Participate in Stigler lectures, lunches, and social events as -
well as other events recommended by the center
- Sign a letter of agreement with the center to indicate that the program guidelines and expectations are mutually agreed upon
What is the timeline of the program?
Please see below for important dates to consider before applying:
- August 1, 2017: Applications Open
- October 23, 2017: Application deadline
- November 6–17, 2017: Skype interviews for finalists
- December 11, 2017: Accepted participants notified
- March 19, 2018: Program begins
- June 9, 2018: Program ends
How do I apply?
Interested applicants should submit their application materials through our online system by October 23, 2017. Applications will open on August 1, 2017.
Applications must include:
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- 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. Television and radio journalists should submit video/audio files along with a transcription in English.
- An essay of about 500 words describing your interest in the program and what goals you hope to achieve through the program
- A 300-500 word proposal for a project you are interested in completing during the program
- Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency (waived if undergraduate or graduate degree was obtained in an English-speaking country)
For detailed application instructions: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/stigler-jir
*Note that the stipend is subject to tax withholding of up to 14% for international participants. Please check your country’s tax treaty with the United States for more information.
To Apply
Application Instructions
In order to be considered for the Spring 2018 Stigler Center Journalists in Residence Program, you must submit the following through our online application form: https://research.chicagobooth.edu/stigler/teaching/JIRProgram/JIRapply
- Resume/CV
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Letters may be submitted with the rest of your application materials or, if your letter writers prefer to submit their letters directly, they can be sent by email or mail to:
Sarah Niemann
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
5807 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
sarah.niemann@chicagobooth.edu
- Three Published News Articles
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.
For TV or radio journalists, submit your video/audio files along with English transcriptions.
- 500 Word Personal Essay
An essay of about 500 words describing your interest in the program and what goals you hope to achieve through the program
- 300-500 Word Project Proposal
A 300-500 word proposal for a project you are interested in completing during the program
- Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency (waived if undergraduate or graduate degree was obtained in a college/university where English is the primary language of instruction or in an English-speaking country)