Most fellows receive a stipend of $65,000 over the nine months they spend at Harvard, in addition to housing, childcare and healthcare. This fellowship is less about making time to write, and more about the chance to benefit from a community of fellow journalists and academics before you return to your professional life.

You must have five years of full-time media experience under your belt to apply. Also noteworthy: 12 of the 24 fellows will be international journalists, so non-U.S. citizens should definitely consider this opportunity.

Deadline: The deadline for international candidates is generally in early December, while U.S. candidates can generally apply until late January.