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Why Apply?

"Once the student graduates into a newsroom, she - or he - is assigned to cover or edit subjects which are steadily growing more complex and more technical. Nuclear energy, for example. Budgets in the millions, billions, or even trillions. Laws which are evolving constantly through judicial interpretation and re-interpretation ... A journalist's need for more and more expertise and more and more knowledge never lets up."


— Gene Roberts, former Philadelphia Inquirer executive editor
and managing editor of the New York Times

As a fellow of the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, you will become one of the many working journalists who The Knight Center has helped prepare to cover complex subjects. Since our inception in 1987, more than 2,700 journalists from nearly 500 news organizations have studied at the center. View our upcoming seminars here.



How do I apply?

To apply by mail, complete the online application form and send three (3) complete sets of material, each of which includes the following:

  • A printed copy of the completed online application form.

  • A resume, including work street address, phone number and e-mail address

  • A statement of up to 500 words giving the reason for applying

  • A supervisor's strong nominating letter. The letter must include the organization's commitment to cover salary and travel cost. Freelancers send a letter of recommendation from an editor you have worked with. Citizen journalists send a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your work. The recommender should mail the letter directly or send it from their email account to knight AT umd.edu.

  • Three published articles with publication name and date. Editors may send samples of edited work. Broadcasters send one CD, audiotape or videotape. Articles from electronic archives are accepted.

    To apply by e-mail, please fill out the online application form and send the following materials to knight AT umd.edu:

    • A resume, including work street address, phone number and e-mail address

    • A statement of up to 500 words giving the reason for applying

    • A supervisor's strong nominating letter or e-mail (sent by supervisor). The letter or e-mail must include the organization's commitment to cover salary and travel cost. Freelancers send a letter of recommendation from an editor you have worked with. Citizen journalists send a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with your work.

    • Three published articles with publication name and date. Editors may send samples of edited work. Broadcasters send one CD, audiotape or videotape. Articles from electronic archives are accepted.

    Applications must be received in our offices by the deadline.

    We do not accept faxed applications.

    Send applications to:

    Peggy DeBona, Acting Director
    Knight Center for Specialized Journalism
    1117 Cole Field House
    University of Maryland
    College Park, MD 20742-1024

    To contact the Knight Center:

    301/405-4817 or e-mail knight AT umd.edu