The fellows then embark on an arduous three-month journey across the U.S., with briefings, interviews and visitations in nearly half the states in the nation. In its 41 years, more than 450 journalists from 93 countries have benefited from the WPI experience.
Selection is a competitive process.
Each year, 100-200 journalists outside the U.S. apply by the Dec. 31 deadline. At least five years of full-time news experience. Fluency in all aspects of English. Several written essays. Three letters of recommendation.