The Columbia School of Journalism Ira A. Lipman Fellowship 2024 is currently accepting applications from suitably qualified candidates!
This fellowship offers a remarkable experience for passionate writers and reporters. The core essence of the Lipman Fellowship lies in its commitment to fostering in-depth narratives on civil and human rights.
Fellows are tasked with producing a 5,000-word story or series, spanning topics such as voting rights, police use of force, employment and other forms of discrimination, human trafficking, and child labor, among others.
Ira A. Lipman Fellowship Details
Fellows are obligated to publish their completed stories within a year of accepting the fellowship.
Additionally, fellows are expected to give a public presentation at the Journalism School, providing a platform to share insights and engage with the community.
The emphasis of the Ira A. Lipman Fellowship is on creating content that resonates with the broader spectrum of civil and human rights issues.
Benefits of Columbia School of Journalism Ira A. Lipman Fellowship
- Financial benefits: The Lipman Fellowship seeks to empower writers to engage in critical issues. Hence, Each fellow is awarded with up to $10,000, to support their dedication to investigative journalism.
- Travel Opportunities: The fellowship covers travel expenses for fellows to come to New York for presentations and a fellowship event. This will help broaden the scope of exposure for the fellows.
Eligibility Requirements for Columbia School of Journalism Ira A. Lipman Fellowship
The eligibility criteria for the Lipman Fellowship include the following:
- The Fellowship is open to full-time staff reporters or writers with a U.S. news agency, magazine, or online outlet, as well as independent journalists working in the United States, the fellowship aims to attract diverse perspectives and voices.
- Freelancers are expected to have a news outlet or magazine lined up to publish their fellowship stories.
Application Guidelines
Applicants are required to submit a resume, a short 800-word description of their proposed project, and two letters of recommendation.
Applicants can submit their materials via email in Word or PDF format to the specified email at the official website below.
For those who prefer traditional mail, the option to send applications to the physical address of the Columbia University School of Journalism is also available.
Visit the official website at https://journalism.columbia.edu/ira-lipman-fellowship?fbclid=IwAR0xZZg0Q_fd1vNB9R-4YuI6qH2c803dbWBvo_DanU_tDNkASJnR-2NQNio
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the 2024 Columbia School of Journalism Ira A. Lipman Fellowship, is February 15, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need to be a resident of New York and be on Columbia’s campus?
No. The Ira A. Lipman Fellowship is nonresidential.
How many Ira A. Lipman Fellowship will be granted?
Up to Two (2) fellowships will be awarded.
When does the Ira A. Lipman Fellowship begin?
Successfully Selected Candidates (Fellows) will be announced a month after the fellowship deadline and will have one year to complete their projects. Both editorial and reporting guidance will be provided by the center throughout and set deadlines for outlines and drafts before stories are submitted to editors for publication. Independent journalists must commit to a news agency or magazine to publish their stories.
How do I access Columbia University libraries?
You will be assisted in setting up access for Butler Library and the Journalism librarian.
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