DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2021 — The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism is currently offering opportunities to journalists to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics, finance and technology.
It also aims equip participants in the business of journalism in a yearlong, full-time program administered by the Journalism School.
The fellowship is open to full-time editorial employees of newspapers, magazines, wire services, digital media, television and radio news organizations.
Freelance journalists from anywhere in the world can also apply.
Fellows will be allowed to choose from two different tracks: a Certificate in Economics and Business Journalism or the Master of Arts in Journalism.
The deadline for applications is January 31st, 2021.
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