Knight-Wallace Fellows at Michigan
Eligibility
Applicants must be full-time journalists, with a minimum five years professional experience, whose work appears regularly as an employee or freelancer. Print, broadcast, photo, documentary and Internet journalists are eligible. There are no academic prerequisites.
Terms
Employee applicants must obtain a leave of absence from September 1 through April and return to their place of employment where applicable. All fellows must agree not to publish or broadcast during the fellowship, maintain Ann Arbor residency and attend all program seminars and meetings.
International fellowships are offered for either four months or eight months, as funding is available.
To Get Started with the Application
Go to application information for internationalapplicants.
Information for International Applicants
Up to six international fellowships (four to eight months) are offered each year, as funding is available.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 1, 2015, 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
What to Prepare
The application process is online. Before you start the online process, please read this page carefully. It contans instructions on how to submit your essays, work samples and letter of recommendation requests.
To apply, you will create a login. You can save your information and return to the application at anytime before your final submission.
There are two parts of the application to complete..
If you are unable to apply online, there is a mail-in option
Part One of the Application
General Information
You will be asked to provide contact information for yourself and your employer, demographic information and answer questions about your journalism achievements and disciplinary background.
You will be asked to list all positions held since completing formal education, beginning with current employment and following this order:
• Employer
• Dates
• Title
• Immediate Supervisor
• Annual Salary
In addition to providing the above information, you will be asked to upload your resume.
Letters of Reference
You will be asked to enter the name, title and affiliation of each person who will write a recommendation. Part Two of the application will ask you to enter the name and email information of your recommenders and will instruct you on how to submit requests to your recommenders.
Document Uploads
In this section, you be asked to upload your essays and work samples. If you would like to change your document or work sample after you have uploaded it, simply upload the revised document or new work sample in the field you would like to replace.
Projected Study Plan
You will be asked to upload a Projected Study Plan (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Study Plan
In no more than 500 words tell us what academic areas you propose to study. How do these relate to your career objectives? How do you plan to carry out this work: Courses? Tutorials? Research? Indicateareasofstudy, notspecificclasses.
There will also be a field for you to summarize your study plan in 10 words or less.
Intellectual Autobiography
You will be asked to upload an autobiography of up to 1,500 words (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Autobiography
Your autobiography should examine the intellectual and social values that shape your work as a journalist. Explore the origins of these values and explain how they contribute or relate to satisfaction derived from journalism.
Work Samples
You may send samples from more than one medium, if applicable.
Work samples should be accompanied by English translations.
Print journalists:
You will be asked to upload five articles (PDF or Word document). At least three of these samples should be from the past two years.
Samples should be formatted to fit on 8.5" by 11" (21.5 by 28 cm) sheets of paper when printed.
Samples must show dates.
Label your files for uploading: Work Sample 1, Work Sample 2, Work Sample 3, Work Sample 4 and Work Sample 5
Photographers:
Mail samples in CD form. Include up to ten photographs with captions indicating where photographs were published and dates. At least six of these samples should be from the past two years.
The CD must be clearly labeled with your full name.
Mail to: Wallace House, 620 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Optional: You can upload a list of URL links to your work samples. You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If you are submittting a list of URL links, submit the list as a Word document and label it: URL list.
Optional: You may upload your work samples along with captions indicating dates and place of publication.
Editor sormanagers
You will be asked to upload a statement of up to 500 words, describing your work and approach to it.
Label this file for uploding: Description
Broadcast journalists:
Mail DVDs or CDs with examples of your work. Maximum viewing or listening time should be one-half hour and include work from the past two years.
Label the CD or DVD with your full name.
Mail to: Wallace House, 620 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Upload a brief description of your sample work and a statement (PDF or Word document) describing your involvement in each piece.
Label this file for uploading: Description
In addition, you can upload a list of URL links to your broadcast pieces. You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If you are submitting a list of URL links, submit the list as a Word document and label it: URL list
Online journalists:
You will be asked to upload samples equivalent to five print articles or 30 minutes of programming (PDF, Word document or a list of URL links)
If you are submitting a list of URL links, submit the list as Word document and label it: URL list.
You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If work samples are in PDF or Word document format, label files for uploading: Work Sample 1, Work Sample 2, Work Sample 3, Work Sample 4, Work Sample 5
You will also be asked to upload a statement describing your work samples and involvement in each piece (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Description
Part Two of the Application
All letters should be written in English or be accompanied by an English translation.
In this part of the application you will enter the names, affiliations and email addresses of the four people who will write your letters of reference. You can open Part Two of the application anytime after opening Part One of the application and returning to the main menu.
The four required letters are:
One professional letter of reference: This letter should be from a past or present professional supervisor or colleague.
One personal letter of reference: This letter should be from a friend who may also be familiar with your professional background and work.
A confidential letter from your immediate supervisor (if applicable) elucidating your qualifications for a Knight-Wallace Fellowship.
A letter from your employer supporting your application and granting you a leave for the academic year if you should be offered a fellowship. If you are unable to obtain this letter, please explain why on the application and send an additional letter of reference.
If you are a freelance journalist, please submit three professional letters of reference and one personal letter of reference.
Once you enter the contact information of your letter writer, you can send them a request for a letter of recommendation by following the instructions online. A window will open with the email text. Here you can add a personal message to your letter writer. When sending a request to your employer for a letter of support, you may want to specify the requirements in your personal message. To ensure that your full name appears in the message to your recommender, you must complete question 1 (first and last name) in Part One of the application.
Once your request is sent, a confirmation that your recommender has been contacted will appear. After submitting your application, you will be able to return and logon anytime to check on the status of your letters.
If your recommenders do not receive the email request, please have them check their SPAM box.
The deadline for your recommenders to submit letters online is February 1, 2015. It is your responsibility to ensure that your letter writers meet this deadline.
If your recommender does not have access to a computer, the letters may be mailed or faxed directly to us. Letters should be submitted in only one format (preferably through the online system, faxed or mailed). Faxes should arrive by February 1, 2015. Mailed letters should be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Mail supporting materials to (if applicable):
Knight-Wallace Fellows
Wallace House
620 Oxford Road
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2635
USA
Telephone: (734) 998-7666
FAX: (734) 998-7979
Application Questions
For questions about the application process, email us at apply2KWF@umich.edu
Go to the application>>
http://www.mjfellows.org/apply/info_int.htmlhttp://www.mjfellows.org/apply/info_int.html
Applicants must be full-time journalists, with a minimum five years professional experience, whose work appears regularly as an employee or freelancer. Print, broadcast, photo, documentary and Internet journalists are eligible. There are no academic prerequisites.
Terms
Employee applicants must obtain a leave of absence from September 1 through April and return to their place of employment where applicable. All fellows must agree not to publish or broadcast during the fellowship, maintain Ann Arbor residency and attend all program seminars and meetings.
International fellowships are offered for either four months or eight months, as funding is available.
To Get Started with the Application
Go to application information for internationalapplicants.
Information for International Applicants
Up to six international fellowships (four to eight months) are offered each year, as funding is available.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is February 1, 2015, 11:59 pm, Eastern Standard Time.
What to Prepare
The application process is online. Before you start the online process, please read this page carefully. It contans instructions on how to submit your essays, work samples and letter of recommendation requests.
To apply, you will create a login. You can save your information and return to the application at anytime before your final submission.
There are two parts of the application to complete..
If you are unable to apply online, there is a mail-in option
Part One of the Application
General Information
You will be asked to provide contact information for yourself and your employer, demographic information and answer questions about your journalism achievements and disciplinary background.
You will be asked to list all positions held since completing formal education, beginning with current employment and following this order:
• Employer
• Dates
• Title
• Immediate Supervisor
• Annual Salary
In addition to providing the above information, you will be asked to upload your resume.
Letters of Reference
You will be asked to enter the name, title and affiliation of each person who will write a recommendation. Part Two of the application will ask you to enter the name and email information of your recommenders and will instruct you on how to submit requests to your recommenders.
Document Uploads
In this section, you be asked to upload your essays and work samples. If you would like to change your document or work sample after you have uploaded it, simply upload the revised document or new work sample in the field you would like to replace.
Projected Study Plan
You will be asked to upload a Projected Study Plan (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Study Plan
In no more than 500 words tell us what academic areas you propose to study. How do these relate to your career objectives? How do you plan to carry out this work: Courses? Tutorials? Research? Indicateareasofstudy, notspecificclasses.
There will also be a field for you to summarize your study plan in 10 words or less.
Intellectual Autobiography
You will be asked to upload an autobiography of up to 1,500 words (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Autobiography
Your autobiography should examine the intellectual and social values that shape your work as a journalist. Explore the origins of these values and explain how they contribute or relate to satisfaction derived from journalism.
Work Samples
You may send samples from more than one medium, if applicable.
Work samples should be accompanied by English translations.
Print journalists:
You will be asked to upload five articles (PDF or Word document). At least three of these samples should be from the past two years.
Samples should be formatted to fit on 8.5" by 11" (21.5 by 28 cm) sheets of paper when printed.
Samples must show dates.
Label your files for uploading: Work Sample 1, Work Sample 2, Work Sample 3, Work Sample 4 and Work Sample 5
Photographers:
Mail samples in CD form. Include up to ten photographs with captions indicating where photographs were published and dates. At least six of these samples should be from the past two years.
The CD must be clearly labeled with your full name.
Mail to: Wallace House, 620 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Optional: You can upload a list of URL links to your work samples. You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If you are submittting a list of URL links, submit the list as a Word document and label it: URL list.
Optional: You may upload your work samples along with captions indicating dates and place of publication.
Editor sormanagers
You will be asked to upload a statement of up to 500 words, describing your work and approach to it.
Label this file for uploding: Description
Broadcast journalists:
Mail DVDs or CDs with examples of your work. Maximum viewing or listening time should be one-half hour and include work from the past two years.
Label the CD or DVD with your full name.
Mail to: Wallace House, 620 Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Upload a brief description of your sample work and a statement (PDF or Word document) describing your involvement in each piece.
Label this file for uploading: Description
In addition, you can upload a list of URL links to your broadcast pieces. You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If you are submitting a list of URL links, submit the list as a Word document and label it: URL list
Online journalists:
You will be asked to upload samples equivalent to five print articles or 30 minutes of programming (PDF, Word document or a list of URL links)
If you are submitting a list of URL links, submit the list as Word document and label it: URL list.
You are responsible that the URL links remain active through June 2015.
If work samples are in PDF or Word document format, label files for uploading: Work Sample 1, Work Sample 2, Work Sample 3, Work Sample 4, Work Sample 5
You will also be asked to upload a statement describing your work samples and involvement in each piece (PDF or Word document).
Label this file for uploading: Description
Part Two of the Application
All letters should be written in English or be accompanied by an English translation.
In this part of the application you will enter the names, affiliations and email addresses of the four people who will write your letters of reference. You can open Part Two of the application anytime after opening Part One of the application and returning to the main menu.
The four required letters are:
One professional letter of reference: This letter should be from a past or present professional supervisor or colleague.
One personal letter of reference: This letter should be from a friend who may also be familiar with your professional background and work.
A confidential letter from your immediate supervisor (if applicable) elucidating your qualifications for a Knight-Wallace Fellowship.
A letter from your employer supporting your application and granting you a leave for the academic year if you should be offered a fellowship. If you are unable to obtain this letter, please explain why on the application and send an additional letter of reference.
If you are a freelance journalist, please submit three professional letters of reference and one personal letter of reference.
Once you enter the contact information of your letter writer, you can send them a request for a letter of recommendation by following the instructions online. A window will open with the email text. Here you can add a personal message to your letter writer. When sending a request to your employer for a letter of support, you may want to specify the requirements in your personal message. To ensure that your full name appears in the message to your recommender, you must complete question 1 (first and last name) in Part One of the application.
Once your request is sent, a confirmation that your recommender has been contacted will appear. After submitting your application, you will be able to return and logon anytime to check on the status of your letters.
If your recommenders do not receive the email request, please have them check their SPAM box.
The deadline for your recommenders to submit letters online is February 1, 2015. It is your responsibility to ensure that your letter writers meet this deadline.
If your recommender does not have access to a computer, the letters may be mailed or faxed directly to us. Letters should be submitted in only one format (preferably through the online system, faxed or mailed). Faxes should arrive by February 1, 2015. Mailed letters should be postmarked no later than February 1, 2015.
Mail supporting materials to (if applicable):
Knight-Wallace Fellows
Wallace House
620 Oxford Road
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2635
USA
Telephone: (734) 998-7666
FAX: (734) 998-7979
Application Questions
For questions about the application process, email us at apply2KWF@umich.edu
Go to the application>>
http://www.mjfellows.org/apply/info_int.htmlhttp://www.mjfellows.org/apply/info_int.html
