Additional expenses, including travel, will also be met. A maximum budget for these expenses will be individually negotiated at the outset of the fellowship as part of the discussion and agreement about the precise scope and scheduling of each fellow's activities. Where possible, the fellow's employer will be actively encouraged to supplement the fellowship stipend. Fellows may want to participate in the fellowship program on a part-time basis and continue writing or Reporting during their fellowship. There is no bar on doing this, provided it does not prevent fellows from fully participating in core fellowship activities and in completing fellowship work, and provided that the allocation of time to such assignments is agreed to at the outset of the fellowship.
Most fellows work from home, or base themselves at a local academic or research institution.
There is no obligation to pursue academic coursework, although that is certainly an option. Typically, fellows complete their fellowship over a one-year period, starting in September each year. Provided fellows participate in all core program events, which will be spaced over the year, every effort will be made to be responsive to such considerations. Complete at least one individually designed research project or field practicum. These could last a month or two, or as long as a year.