The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing is looking for mid-career editorial writers or columnists at a U.S. newspaper to apply for a $75,000 fellowship! This award allows the Pulliam Editorial Fellow to take courses, pursue independent study, travel or pursue other endeavors that enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue. To be eligible for a Pulliam fellowship, a candidate must:
— Hold a position as a part-time or full-time editorial writer or columnist at a news publication located in the United States.
— Have at least three years experience as an editorial writer or columnist.
— Demonstrate outstanding writing and analytical abilities.
— Secure assurances by the editor or publisher that the applicant will be allowed sufficient time to pursue the fellowship without jeopardizing employment. (Fellows do not have to leave their jobs.)
— Demonstrate ability and intent to publish work within 18 months of selection. (If selected, work must be published within 18 months of receiving the fellowship).
The selected applicant must provide a post-fellowship written report on how funds were used.
Applications must be postmarked by July 1. For more information, go to this link.