Deadline: February 15, 2024.

Becoming a WPI Fellow is a competitive process. Each year hundreds of talented journalists apply for 10 fellowship slots. A selection committee of seasoned journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience, chooses among the best of the best.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• At least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including:
  • News or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, websites or online publications.
  • Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers.
  • Those who supervise journalists are eligible if they also have at least five years as a working journalist.
• Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience. Those who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible.
• Must be currently employed as a non-U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Potential for leadership.

FELLOWSHIP TERMS

WPI Fellows are required to adhere to the following terms. Violations of these terms could result in termination from the program.

• Prepare for and participate in all briefings and WPI scheduled events.
• Stay through the entirety of program and return to home countries when the program ends.
• Write for the WPI website among other outlets as assigned. Fellows are also encouraged to share with their readers, listeners or viewers back home.
• Participate in periodic reviews and evaluations, including several roundtable discussions to share insights into the U.S. or international journalism issues.
• Acceptance for others of different cultures.
• Willingness to travel – the program locations change frequently, and fellows often live out of suitcases

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK