Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship. The Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished journalists two rare commodities: time and resources. Journalists eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism spend an academic year at the University of Michigan to access the resources of a world-class university and dive into a journalism project. Areas of focus can include but are not limited to sharpening professional skills, addressing a challenge facing your newsroom, digging into data and research for a long-term reporting project, or developing a journalism venture.
The fellowship select up to 19 Fellows from all facets of journalism who are ready to take the next career step and join us in Ann Arbor for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Spouses and partners are invited to participate in fellowship activities and audit university courses as well
Eight-month program from late August through April of immersive study away from daily deadlines
Individual journalism projects designed to develop topical depth, gain new skills, address a newsroom challenge or explore a journalism venture
Specialized resources and access to faculty at the University of Michigan
Private seminars with newsroom leaders, change agents and world-renowned experts for candid, off-the-record conversations
Workshops to sharpen professional skills and leadership ability
International travel to bring context to the political, economic and social forces shaping news coverage
$85,000 stipend plus $5,000 for relocation expenses distributed monthly from August through April for living expenses (costs for health insurance, auditing courses, and participating in required workshops and fellowship activities paid for by Wallace House)
Individual relocation support and assistance with finding and securing housing to meet each Fellow’s housing needs
Terms
All Fellows awarded our in-person fellowship must maintain residency in Ann Arbor for the duration of the fellowship, attend all program seminars and events, and make the fellowship their primary professional focus. Applicants working in a newsroom are encouraged to obtain employer consent granting a leave of absence with the understanding that, upon completion of the fellowship and where applicable, the Fellow will return to their place of employment.
Timeline
Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year open in October 2026.
Deadline for international journalists to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year is December 1, 2026. International applications uploaded under the U.S application portal will not be considered.
Deadline for U.S. journalists to apply for the 2027-2028 academic year is February 1, 2027.
Offers for international Knight-Wallace Fellows will be extended by mid-February 2027. Offers for Knight-Wallace Fellows with U.S. citizenship will be extended by early May 2027.
The 2027-2028 academic year begins in late August 2027. Fellows are expected to arrive in Ann Arbor by mid-August.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: December 1, 2026.