Local Data Journalism Fellowship (Data Science Journalism Fellowship)

Funding: Paid stipend for the 8-week program; reported elsewhere as approximately $26/hour (~$832 total), verify on website. Who can apply: Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students at the University of Chicago with backgrounds in mathematics, computer science, or data science (Python, SQL, machine learning experience expected). Open to both grad and undergrad, satisfying the grad-inclusive rule. Length: 8 weeks, early June through end of July, 37.5 hrs/week. Hands-on local/data journalism project work through the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation. Field: Computational / data journalism. Deadline: Applications were closed as of last check and stated to reopen 'late 2025 or early 2026', verify current cycle status on website.