The Society of Professional Journalists invites applications for the Eugene C Pulliam Fellowship for Editorial Writing in the USA in 2023.
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship was established to enable a mid-career editorial writer or columnist to have time away from daily responsibilities for study and research.
The cash award allows Pulliam Editorial Fellows to:
- Take courses
- Pursue independent study
- Travel
- Pursue other endeavours that enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue
Worth of Award
- The Pulliam Fellowship awards $75,000 to an outstanding editorial writer or columnist to help broaden his or her journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world.
- It can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel in any field.
- This fellowship results in editorials and other writings, including books.
Eligibility
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 in the United States. Applications are equally welcome from freelance opinion writers who devote a majority of their time or derive a majority of their income from that pursuit.
- Have at least three years of 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.)
- All entries must be in English.
Very Important
The selected applicant must provide a post-fellowship written report on how funds were used. Each Fellowship recipient will become a mentor to the following year’s recipient.
How to Apply
The Fellowship has no formal application form. However, each applicant should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter stating the purpose and nature of the proposed study, a timeline for accomplishing the work, and a plan for how the stipend will be used. The cover letter should contain complete contact information for the applicant including mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.
- The editor’s endorsement.
- A one-page professional biography and summary of professional experience.
- Five samples of editorials or columns.
Deadline: Entries for the Eugene C Pulliam Fellowship close June 19 by midnight ET.