Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2027-2028 at the University of Michigan
Brief Description
The Knight-Wallace Fellowships 2027-2028 offer accomplished journalists a transformative academic year at the University of Michigan. Managed by Wallace House, this prestigious journalism fellowship 2027 provides the rare commodities of time and resources to dive into an independent reporting project, sharpen professional skills, or develop a journalism venture. Whether you are a reporter, editor, data expert, or audio producer, this opportunity is designed to support your professional growth and leadership ability.Once you arrive in Ann Arbor, you will spend eight immersive months away from daily newsroom deadlines. You gain access to specialized university resources, private seminars with newsroom leaders, and international travel designed to contextualize the social and political forces shaping modern media. Wallace House covers health insurance, auditing course fees, and required workshops, while providing financial backing to sustain your stay.
Name of Host Institution
University of Michigan (Wallace House)Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum of five years of professional experience working in journalism for a news organization or as an independent journalist.
- Open to a diverse range of practitioners, including reporters, editors, data experts, visual journalists, audio producers, engagement specialists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, and organizational change agents.
- Must work primarily in journalism if not employed full-time (public relations writers, internal trade writers, lobbyists, and public advocates are ineligible).
- Applicants must not be seeking a degree through this fellowship.
- U.S. citizens apply via the U.S. applicant track, while non-U.S. citizens apply as international applicants regardless of current work location.
Fellowship Financial Support and Benefits
- An $85,000 stipend distributed monthly from August through April to cover living expenses.
- A $5,000 relocation expense allowance.
- Individual relocation support and housing assistance provided by Wallace House.
- Full coverage of health insurance, course auditing fees, and required workshop expenses.
- Inclusion of spouses and partners in fellowship activities and course auditing opportunities.
Deadline
December 1, 2026 for international applicants; February 1, 2027 for U.S. applicants.📌 Read More
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