Pulliam Fellowship (Archive)
This page is a portal to historical information archived from the Association of Opinion Journalists (formerly National Conference of Editorial Writers, 1947-2011) which merged into ASNE in 2016-2017.
History
The Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship is a Sigma Delta Chi Foundation program. The Society of Professional Journalists first offered the fellowship in 1977, when Nina Pulliam provided funding for the program. It honor Mrs. Pulliam's husband, one of the original members of the Society, which was founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi. Eugene C. Pulliam was the publisher of The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis News, The Arizona Republic and The Phoenix Gazette.
What the fellowship provides
The Pulliam Fellowship awards $75,000 to an outstanding editorial writer or columnist to help broaden his or her journalistic horizons and knowledge of the world. The annual award can be used to cover the cost of study, research and/or travel in any field. The fellowship results in editorials and other writings, including books.
Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for a Pulliam fellowship, a candidate must:
- Hold a position as a part-time or full-time editorial writer or columnist at a news publication located in the United States. Applications also are welcome from freelance opinion writers who devote a majority of their time, or derive a majority of their income, from that pursuit.
- Have at least three years experience as an editorial writer or columnist.
- Demonstrate outstanding writing and analytical abilities.
- Secure assurances by the editor or publisher that the applicant will be allowed sufficient time to pursue the fellowship without jeopardizing employment. (Fellows do not have to leave their jobs.)
- Demonstrate ability and intent to publish work within 18 months of selection. (If selected, work must be published within 18 months of receiving the fellowship).
- All entries must be in English.
The selected applicant must provide a post-fellowship written report on how funds were used. Each Fellowship recipient will become a mentor to the following year’s recipient.
Application
The Fellowship has no formal application form. Each applicant should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter stating the purpose and nature of the proposed study, a time line for accomplishing the work, and a plan for how the stipend will be used. The cover letter should contain complete contact information for the applicant including mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address.
- The editor’s endorsement.
- A one-page professional biography and summary of professional experience.
- Five samples of editorials or columns.
Submission Instructions
Nominations should be submitted as PDF documents. If you have Word documents to submit, save them as PDFs before uploading them using the nomination form.
Selection and Presentation
A panel of judges will review materials submitted by all the applicants and select the Fellow. The Fellowship presentation historically has taken place during a fall event of the National Conference of Editorial Writers then Association of Opinion Journalists. Beginning with 2016, it will be handled entirely by the Society of Professional Journalists or SPJ's educational arm, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation (SDX-F). See spj.org.
If selected, applicant should consult with their financial and/or tax adviser. Any tax implications associated with the Fellowship are the responsibility of the Fellowship recipient.
Questions?
For more information contact SPJ Headquarters at 317-927-8000 or by e-mail: awards@spj.org
Past Pulliam Fellowship Winners:
- 2017
- Rochelle Riley
- Detroit Free Press
- Rochelle Riley
- 2016
- Tim Swarens
- The Indianapolis Star
- Tim Swarens
- 2015
- Ronnie Polaneczky
- Philadelphia Daily News
- Ronnie Polaneczky
- 2014
- Farah Stockman
- Boston Globe
- 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary
- Boston Globe
- Farah Stockman
- 2013
- 2012
- Sandra Shea
- Philadelphia Daily News
- View project: “Tapped Out”
- Philadelphia Daily News
- Sandra Shea
- 2011
- 2010
- Jim Dwyer
- New York Times
- Book publisher's page More Awesome than Money
- New York Times
- Jim Dwyer
- 2009
- No Fellowship Awarded, Centennial Project year
- 2008
- Jay Bookman
- The Atlanta Journal Constitution
- Jay Bookman
- 2007
- Jeff Gerritt
- Detroit Free Press
- Jeff Gerritt
- 2006
- Karin Klein
- editorial writer, Los Angeles Times
- Karin Klein
- 2005
- Kate Riley
- editorial writer, The Seattle Times
- Kate Riley
- 2004
- A. Barton Hinkle
- editorial writer, The Richmond Times-Dispatch
- A. Barton Hinkle
- 2003
- Ximena Ortiz
- editorial writer, The Washington Times
- Ximena Ortiz
- 2002
- David Sarasohn
- associate editor of the Oregonian
- David Sarasohn
- 2001
- Joe Holley
- Insight editor at the San Antonio Express-News
- Joe Holley
- 2000
- Maura Casey
- associate page editor at The Day in New London
- Maura Casey
- 1999
- James Gogeck
- editorial writer, The San Diego Union-Tribune
- James Gogeck
- 1998
- George B. Pyle
- editorial editor of the Salina (Kansas) Journal
- George B. Pyle
- 1997
- John Krist
- Ventura County Star
- John Krist
- 1996
- Keith Burris
- Journal Inquirer
- Keith Burris
- 1995
- Jay Bookman
- The Atlanta Constitution
- Jay Bookman
- 1994
- Sarah Bachman
- San Jose Mercury News, San Jose, California
- Sarah Bachman
- 1993
- Carol Towarnicky
- Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia, PA
- Carol Towarnicky
- 1992
- Thomas Hylten
- The Mercury, Pottstown, Pennsylvania
- Thomas Hylten
- 1991
- Greg Stone
- The Day, London, Connecticut
- Greg Stone
- 1990
- Linda Valdez
- The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona
- Linda Valdez
- 1989
- Randolph Ryan
- The Boston Globe
- Randolph Ryan
- 1988
- Chris Waddle
- The Anniston Star, Anniston, Alabama
- Chris Waddle
- 1987
- John J. Fried
- Long Beach, California, Press-Telegraph
- John J. Fried
- 1986
- Jonathan Freedman
- San Diego, California, Evening Tribune
- Jonathan Freedman
- 1985
- Betty DePamus
- Detroit Free Press
- Betty DePamus
- 1984
- Graham S. Dower
- Cleveland, Ohio Plain Dealer
- Graham S. Dower
- 1983
- Ralph Johnson
- Toledo, Ohio Blade
- Ralph Johnson
- 1982
- No Award Made
- 1981
- F. J. (Ted) Douglas
- the Detroit News
- F. J. (Ted) Douglas
- 1980
- Ralph B. Bennett
- San Diego, California Evening Tribune
- Ralph B. Bennett
- 1979
- No Award Made
- 1978
- Ross MacKenzie
- Richmond, Virginia News-Leader
- Ross MacKenzie