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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship
The Program
Launched in 1949, the Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship seeks to promote the quality of responsible and discerning journalism exemplified by the work of Edward R. Murrow. One Edward R. Murrow Press fellowship is awarded each year to a distinguished foreign correspondent or editor. The fellow spends ten months full time in residence at CFR’s headquarters in New York. This transformational program enables the fellow to engage in sustained analysis and writing, expand their intellectual and professional horizons, and contribute to CFR’s active program of research, writing, and events. The fellow is part of the David Rockefeller Studies Program, CFR’s think tank, alongside the program’s full-time, adjunct, and visiting fellows, whose expertise extends across the broad range of significant foreign policy issues facing the United States and the international community.
For journalists who have spent years in the field, the Murrow Fellowship is an invaluable opportunity to deepen their research away from daily news pressures, expand their contacts in the worlds of policy and government, and broaden their horizons.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- Applicants must have distinguished credentials in the field of journalism.
- Applicants must have covered international news as a working journalist for print, broadcast, or online media widely available in the United States.
Fellowship Award
The fellowship begins in September each year and lasts for ten months. The program awards a stipend of $100,000 as well as a modest travel grant. The fellow is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee of CFR and is not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.
Selection Process
Selection as a Murrow Fellow is based on the following criteria:
- professional experience as a foreign correspondent or editor
- firm grounding in foreign policy
- clear, creative, and original application statement
The selection process is highly competitive. Strong preference is given to candidates whose proposed projects would contribute to the Council’s current strategic initiatives on China, U.S. economic leadership, climate change, technology, Ukraine/Russia, the Middle East, or grand strategy. One fellowship is awarded each year.
The Murrow Fellowship is an enriching experience and a valuable opportunity for any policy-angled journalist.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the program’s eligibility requirements can apply online between January 2 and March 1, 2025, for the 2025–26 fellowship cycle. Strong preference is given to candidates whose proposed projects would contribute to the Council’s current strategic initiatives on China, U.S. economic leadership, climate change, technology, Ukraine/Russia, the Middle East, or grand strategy.
To apply, you will need to submit the following:
- Basic biographical, educational, and employment information
- A proposal on the significant foreign policy or global issue you would examine while at CFR
- Two letters of support
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Alumni
A complete list of former Edward R. Murrow Press fellows is available online here.
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