Joan Shorenstein Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School in USA, 2016-2017

The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School invites application for eight one-semester residential fellowships for US and international citizens.
The mission of the Joan Shorenstein Fellowship Program is to advance research in the field of media, politics and public policy; facilitate a dialogue among journalists, scholars, policymakers and students; provide an opportunity for reflection; and create a vibrant and long-lasting community of scholars and practitioners. The primary focus for a Fellow is to research, write and publish a paper on a media/politics topic. It is a highly selective program; only a very small percentage of applicants are accepted.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The Shorenstein family, the Jessie B. Cox Trust, the Gardner Cowles Trust and the Goldsmith Fund of the Greenfield Foundation.

Study Area

Media, politics and public policy.

Scholarship open for

US and International Applicants

Scholarship Level

Research

Eligibility

1. Must be a full-time journalist, politician, scholar or policymaker currently active in the field.

• Journalist: Reporter, editor, producer with a minimum of five years experience at a news organization (print, broadcast, Internet) immediately prior to submitting Fellowship application.
• Politician: Someone who has campaigned and been elected to a national or high-level state office.
• Scholar: Tenured or tenure-track professor in political science, political communication, journalism, international political communication with a strong record of book and journal publications. The applicant must be employed by a college, university or research institution for seven years or more.
• Policymaker: High-level official in a cabinet office or adviser to a candidate for national office. Minimum 10 years experience in equivalent role.

2. Must be available to be in residence, full-time, for one semester (September through December or February through May) in Cambridge, MA.

3. The applicant should not have participated in another fellowship within the two years prior to their preferred semester at Harvard.

4. Applicants must be fluent in English – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Non-native English speakers must provide TOEFL or IELTS score.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements cannot be considered.

Number of Scholarships/Grants

Eight one-semester residential fellowships 

Scholarship Duration

Fellowship is awarded for one semester

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

Stipend is $30,000 for one semester. Travel and living expenses are not covered by the Shorenstein Center. Office space, computer and telephone are provided.

Application Method

Applications are due by February 1, 2016 for the Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters. Apply online. 

Deadline

February 1, 2016

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