The Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting is open to journalists and educators who want to develop and publish an ambitious long-form journalism project that advances public understanding of education. Four fellows will be selected for this yearlong program based at Columbia Journalism School. The fellowship combines study and research with advising from faculty experts at Columbia, Teachers College and elsewhere.

There are residential and non-residential fellowship options. Residential fellows are expected to live near Columbia University to participate in events. The non-residential option is designed for applicants who may not be able to relocate to New York City for the year for personal, or work-related reasons.