Over the course of two academic semesters, O’Brien Fellows execute an in-depth reporting project of their choosing on a subject of state, regional, national, or international importance.
Most Fellows have previously operated out of the O’Brien newsroom at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which is part of the Diederich College of Communication. We accept both remote and in-person applications, but we give Milwaukee-ready individuals more consideration during the selection process.
Mentor and collaborate with the best Marquette journalism students on an investigative or explanatory project.
Brief Description
- Type: Fellowship
- Organisation: Marquette University
- Country to study: United States
- School to study: Marcus Oldham College, Marquette University
- Course to study: Not specified
- Gender: Men and Women
- Application Deadline: January 20, 2023
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About the Marquette University
Marquette University /m??r?kt/ is a private, coeducational Catholic university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the United States’ central region. On August 28, 1881, the Society of Jesus established Marquette College, which was created by John Martin Henni, the first Bishop of Milwaukee.
Scholarship Benefit
A salary stipend of $75,000 for nine months, paid to your sponsoring organization or, in the case of independent journalists, directly to the fellow.
- A residency allowance based on family needs for fellows moving to the Milwaukee metropolitan area for the duration of the fellowship: up to $6,000 for a single, married, or partnered fellow; up to $8,000 for a fellow with one child; up to $9,000 for a fellow with two children; and up to $10,000 for a fellow with three or more children. Fellows send rental property owner rent receipts. Over the term of the fellowship, the allowance is provided in equal monthly installments.
- A moving allowance of up to $7,500 is available. (Fellows from the Milwaukee metro area are ineligible.)
- A travel and research allowance of up to $9,000 is available. This includes project-related travel, technology, data and document costs, and equipment requirements.
- Employee benefits are still provided by the fellow’s workplace, when appropriate. Independent journalists have the option of purchasing Marquette employee health insurance.
- During the fellowship, fellows and their spouses are eligible for tuition remission (up to seven credits) for courses provided by Marquette University.
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Eligibility Criteria
We are looking for applications from staff or independent journalists based in the United States or its territories.
- Applicants must have at least five years of professional experience and have regularly produced journalism as an employee or freelancer.
- Applicants may be associated with print operations, radio, television, websites, podcasts, online publications, wire services, or general public interest periodicals.
There are no academic requirements.
How to apply
Method 1 (Preferred)
In our official online application form, you can provide a link to your supporting files from a file sharing service like Dropbox or Google Drive, as well as your personal or company website. This enables us to access your materials online. This is our preferred method.
Method 2
If you are unable to offer us a link to your documents, you may submit them to us by email at obrienfellows@marquette.edu with the subject “O’Brien Application Materials: Your Name.”
Method 3
As a last resort, physical copies of publications can be mailed to the address listed below. These items will not be returned to you. Please contact us first before mailing them.
Dave Umhoefer, O’Brien Fellowship Director, can be reached at (414) 288-5956 or david.umhoefer@marquette.edu.
Application Deadline
January 20, 2023
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