For the twentieth year in a row, the Dart Center for Journalism is offering the Ochberg Fellowship for talented senior and mid-career journalists. The fellowship is intended for professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of emotional trauma and psychological injury, as well as those who wish to enhance their abilities to report on violence, tragedy, and other conflicts.

The fellowship’s founders recognize that reporting on violence and/or trauma is a major challenge, regardless of whether those tragedies take the form of humanitarian crises, street crime, genocide, or natural disasters. The fellowship provides the ability for twelve exceptional journalists from all around the world to explore these issues during a week of seminars at Columbia University.

During this program, fellows will engage in briefings by prominent interdisciplinary experts in mental health, discussions and collaborations with journalist colleagues, and other opportunities for intellectual development. The fellowship is led by a group of journalists and other mental health professionals from the Dart Center, along with a large group of visiting faculty.

To be eligible, fellows must have at least five years of journalism experience, but can be working across all media. Past work must demonstrate journalistic excellence and a strong track record of covering violence and its overall impact. A majority of the fellows selected will come from North America, with the rest hailing from the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and Central and South America. All seminars are conducted in English, so fellows must be fluent.

The final group of fellows selected will be chosen on the basis of past journalistic experience and the likelihood of personal and/or professional benefit from the program. This year, the fellowship will take place from July 22 to July 27, 2019. All application materials must be submitted by Wednesday, February 6, 2019. Questions may be directed to programs@dartcenter.org.

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The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies invites students to apply for the 2018 Undergraduate Israel Fellowship at Columbia University. These awards offer stipends for research, volunteer work, or internships during the summer months in Israel.

The Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies is Columbia’s center for the academic study of Jewish culture and history. It is one of the oldest, and most profound, institutes of its kind in the world. All Columbia University students may apply to this program, though first-time applicants will receive priority.

This fellowship awards students resources to engage in business-related internships, language programs, university courses, and academic programs. While programs offered through religious institutions are not eligible, those that are university-sponsored are acceptable. Awards of up to $1,000 will be granted. This funding is granted at the end of the summer, once the fellow has returned to campus and submitted supporting documentation indicating the extent of their studies. Funding can only be used for tuition, fees, air travel, and lodging.

In exchange for funding, students may participate in a range of educational opportunities related to the politics, culture, and history of Israel. A minimum of four weeks must be spent in Israel. Fellows will engage in discussion and surveys of these events, and also assist with the recruitment of future Fellows.

To apply, students must complete a paper form in its entirety. They should address questions related to their trip, such as the purpose of their travel and what they hope to gain from the experience. Applicants should also submit a proposed budget, listing all expenses and anticipated income.

All applications must be submitted by Monday, April 9, 2018. Questions about the program or eligibility may be directed to Dana Kresel at drk2106#columbia.edu.

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Each year, a distinguished panel of education specialists and journalists selects four candidates to participate in the Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting. This fellowship, now open for applications, is designed for journalists, educators, and policy researchers seeking to create a journalism project to increase overall understanding of education.

The fellowship incorporates coursework at the prestigious Columbia Journalism School and Teachers College. Fellows will receive one-on-one advising from top education writers and engage in extensive coursework at Columbia. Fellows will work closely with faculty members, who serve as project advisors. Each fellow will be given a curriculum specialist to help design an academic plan of study at either the Teachers College, the Journalism School, or another department at Columbia.

Fellows will be granted stipends of $75,000 each for personal expenses, plus an additional $7,500 for project expenses. Applicants with full-time jobs must provide letters indicating approval of leave of absence for the academic year, along with signed agreements that the applicant will rejoin the organization with a finished project upon completion of the fellowship.

To apply, interested individuals should submit an online application. This application must include a professional biography and resume, along with three work samples. Work samples should indicate a lifelong dedication to education research and writing, and might come in the form of writing samples, newspaper clippings, films, monographs, or academic reports. Individuals who submit evidence of reporting experience in the field of education will be preferred. The sample must also be in English, or submitted with a translation.

In addition, each applicant should submit a rough outline of a project proposal for education reporting, and an essay explaining how this fellowship will enhance the quality of the project. Each application should also be accompanied by an additional essay regarding an observable trend in education and three letters of recommendation. While there are no prerequisites in regards to degree or level of education, individuals who have a history of publication will also be given preference.

All candidates must apply (and submit all completed materials) no later than February 1, 2018 for the term beginning in Fall 2018 and commencing in Spring 2019. Applicants are notified of their success by April 1.

Questions should be directed to LynNell Hancock at lh50@columbia.edu or Barbara Kantrowitz at bak34@columbia.edu.

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Columbia University invites qualified applicants from all cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds to apply for its MBA program. In particular, Columbia’s admissions office seeks hardworking, determined students seeking to build and develop professional relationships.

Students are encouraged to attend an information session or contact the Admissions Office directly for more information about application recommendations. Students must submit their applications online, including transcripts, the application form, letters of recommendation, and GMAT results.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required for admission. Students should scan and submit PDF versions of transcripts for each university attended. Official hard copies are required upon admission to the school.

Students must also submit official GMAT or GRE scores. Only the highest scores will be considered as part of the application review but subscores will not be combined. International students whose first language is not English should take the TOEFL, PTE, or IELTS. Scores are only valid for two years. For both the English language proficiency exams as well as the GMAT or GRE scores, students may submit self-reported scores alone, but official copies will be required upon admission to the program.

Applicants must also answer one short question and write three essays. These will address the following questions, among others: “What is your immediate post-MBA professional goal?” and “What are your career goals over the next 3-5 years and what, in your imagination, would be your long-term dream job?”

Finally, students will need to submit two recommendations. One should be from a current supervisor for students who have been working for six months, while the other can be from another professional associate. Students who are successful with their initial applications may be invited to interview with an alumni, either on campus or in the candidates’ general geographic area. A $250 application fee is also required.

Applications and read, received, and decided on a rolling admissions process. Applications are reviewed and decided upon as they are received, but applicants are encouraged to apply sooner rather than later. For entry in the Fall 2018 semester, students should apply no later than April 11, 2018. Students seeking Merit Fellowships should apply by January 5. Questions should be directed to the Admissions Office at apply@gsb.columbia.edu.
 

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