2027 Kiplinger Fellowship Applications Open
Applications for the 2027 Kiplinger Fellowship are now open.
The 2027 fellowship will focus on Covering the Economy and will be held in downtown Washington, D.C., April 19-22.
A great deal of our lives is impacted by the economy and it often requires explanatory journalism to adequately inform the public. What is the GDP? How do you interpret job reports? What are the benefits of tariffs? Trickle down, consumer confidence, recession, gold standard, meme coins, hyperinflation, tax shelters and entitlement programs. It can be overwhelming and confusing for the public.
That’s why this fellowship is so important to those who write about the economy and business. How do journalists do a better job of explaining the various aspects of economic reporting beyond a graphic and a sound bite. If you’ve ever wondered, this fellowship is for you.
Deadline to submit your application is 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026.
Apply here: https://ohio.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2uauNZKNNQao9yC
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING: Be sure to read all these instructions before applying.
*** Have all of your relevant information available when you start the application (references, work samples, etc.) Once you start you must complete it. Stopping will require you to start over with the application.
*** One application per person. If you are a international journalist currently in the U.S. you should apply as an international, not a U.S. journalist.
*** If you apply more than once, your latest application will be used. Applications not meeting the required fields -- bio, statement of interest, references, sample, will be automatically deleted.
*** Kiplinger will cover your training, travel, place you in a hotel (single room) and cover most of your meals. However, because of federal tax laws, U.S. citizens will receive a 1099 at year’s end. International fellows will also be subject to U.S. taxes.
*** If you are an international journalist, know that Kiplinger will not accept applications from you if you require a visa. Because of current federal policies in place, most visas for access to the U.S. have been halted.
*** If you don’t require a visa, we will gladly accept your application, but know that per federal tax laws, you will be taxed on the benefits mentioned above.
More information, contact Executive Director Kevin Z. Smith by email. smithk7@ohio.edu