The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic. We accept applications for in-depth text, audio and short-form video pieces. Unfortunately, we cannot support long-form documentaries at this time. The McGraw Fellowship is not a residency Fellowship. Even outside of the current pandemic, all McGraw Fellows work from their own offices.
The Fellowship provides a grant of up to $15,000 for each project. The exact amount will depend on the time it takes to complete the project and the expenses needed. Freelance journalists may use some of the funding as a stipend for living expenses during the Fellowship. We look for applicants with a proven ability to report and execute a complex project in their proposed medium; ideally, candidates will also have a strong background or reporting expertise on the subject of their project.
The McGraw Center provides editorial supervision during the Fellowship. We work with the Fellows to develop their projects during the reporting phase and frequently edit the completed stories. We also assist with placing the articles in established print, audio or digital outlets. The stories run on the McGraw Center website as well.
The fellowship is open to journalists, reporters, and media professionals from around the world who are working on ambitious projects that require substantial time and resources to complete. Applicants are encouraged to propose stories that go beyond the daily news cycle and delve into complex topics such as corporate accountability, financial markets, globalization, technology’s impact on business, and emerging trends in industries.
Recipients of the McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism receive grants of up to $15,000, which are intended to cover reporting costs such as travel, research expenses, and other project-related expenditures. The funding allows journalists to dedicate themselves fully to investigative reporting and produce in-depth, well-researched stories that provide valuable insights into business practices and their implications for society.
One of the distinctive features of the fellowship is its focus on supporting journalism that serves the public interest and promotes transparency in business affairs. Fellows are expected to adhere to high journalistic standards, conducting rigorous research, fact-checking, and maintaining editorial independence throughout their reporting process. The resulting stories often contribute to public discourse, inform policymaking, and hold businesses and institutions accountable for their actions.
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is highly competitive, with a rigorous selection process that prioritizes the significance and potential impact of the proposed projects. Fellows are selected based on the strength of their project proposals, their track record of journalistic excellence, and their demonstrated commitment to advancing business journalism. The fellowship not only provides financial support but also offers recipients access to mentorship, professional development opportunities, and a network of peers in the field.
Benefits
The Fellowship provides a grant of up to $15,000 for each project.
Requirements For The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is open to anyone with at least five years professional experience in journalism. We support work by freelance journalists, as well as by reporters and editors currently working at a news organization or a journalism non-profit. In the latter case, reporters and editors can apply directly in the name of their organization.
Selection Process
Applicants should submit a well-focused story proposal of no more than three pages through the accompanying online form. Think of it as pitch, much like you would submit to an editor at a newspaper, magazine, audio or digital outlet: give us enough preliminary reporting and documentation to demonstrate that the story is solid. The proposal should highlight what’s new and significant about the story, why it matters and what its potential impact might be.
The proposal should also note where significant stories on the subject have run elsewhere and how the proposed piece would differ. Applicants should also briefly outline a proposed reporting plan and a timeline for completing the story. And while you don’t need to have a media outlet lined up for your story before you apply, if you do have one, let us know that in your proposal.
In addition, applicants should enclose three journalism samples. The samples should be professionally published work that showcases your ability to tackle an in-depth story in the proposed medium. Please also provide us with an up-to-date resume. No references are required at the time of application, but those who are chosen as finalists will be asked to provide references from two editors or others familiar with their work. Freelance applicants for whom getting references is a problem can discuss alternatives with the McGraw Center.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: October 6, 2024.
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