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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2023-2024 Magic Grant program. Applications are due March 29\, 2024! \nTo provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions on the following dates: \n\nWed\, 2/7 8-9am ET\nMon\, 3/4 5-6pm ET\nMon\, 3/18 5-6pm ET\nWed\, 3/27 8-9am ET\n\nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-9/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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SUMMARY:Exploring Startup Opportunities in News and Media - Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Institute provides several opportunities for our students and alumni community to engage in innovative projects and competitions. Whether you’re interested in pioneering new approaches to storytelling\, launching a media venture\, or seeking mentorship to refine your ideas\, we have programs designed to support your ambitions. \nJoin us for a mixer and open house to learn more about these opportunities and to speak with current grantees about their experiences with the program. See below for a highlight of the programs we will be discussing. \n\nMagic Grant Program\nOur flagship Magic Grant Program was established to support innovative projects at the intersection of media and technology. We offer year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 and up to $300\,000 for teams that include members from both Columbia and Stanford universities. Grantees receive financial support\, mentorship from a distinguished advisory group\, and access to our extensive alumni network to develop new ways to find and tell stories\, from creating powerful works of journalism to developing platforms that extend creativity. \n\nCall for Proposals Opens: January 2025\nProposal Deadline: Late March 2025\nAwards Announced: End of April 2025\n\nRead about our newest cohort of projects and learn more about how to apply in 2025. \nStartup Columbia Venture Competition: Media Track\nThe Startup Columbia Venture Competition is a campus-wide series offering non-dilutive cash prizes to winning teams. The Media Track\, sponsored by the Brown Institute\, encourages applications from tech-based or tech-enabled ventures working in journalism or media. This includes novel uses of AI\, machine learning\, data visualization\, VR/AR\, and more. \n\nPrizes: $15\,000 for first place\, $10\,000 for second place\, and $5\,000 for third place\nAdditional Opportunity: Paid 12-week fellowships for up to two people per team to participate in Brown’s 2025 Summer Entrepreneurship Program\nFinal Competition Prize: Up to $100\,000 to continue work on your venture\n\nThis opportunity is intended for early-stage ventures founded\, managed\, and owned by current Columbia students or by Columbia alumni within 5 years of their most recent Columbia degree. Applications open in early January 2025\, and pitches are due at the beginning of February. More details will be announced on Startup Columbia and the Brown Institute sites. \nEntrepreneurs-in-Residence Program\nAs a service to our community\, we offer an Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program composed of a cohort of seasoned entrepreneurs. They are available to help you think through proposal ideas and strengthen pitches prior to application for any of our competitions. For more information or to schedule a session\, please reach out to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/exploring-startup-opportunities-in-news-and-media-open-house/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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SUMMARY:Exploring Startup Opportunities in News and Media - Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Brown Institute provides several opportunities for our students and alumni community to engage in innovative projects and competitions. Whether you’re interested in pioneering new approaches to storytelling\, launching a media venture\, or seeking mentorship to refine your ideas\, we have programs designed to support your ambitions. \nJoin us for a mixer and open house to learn more about these opportunities and to speak with current grantees about their experiences with the program. See below for a highlight of the programs we will be discussing. \n\nMagic Grant Program\nOur flagship Magic Grant Program was established to support innovative projects at the intersection of media and technology. We offer year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 and up to $300\,000 for teams that include members from both Columbia and Stanford universities. Grantees receive financial support\, mentorship from a distinguished advisory group\, and access to our extensive alumni network to develop new ways to find and tell stories\, from creating powerful works of journalism to developing platforms that extend creativity. \n\nCall for Proposals Opens: January 2025\nProposal Deadline: Late March 2025\nAwards Announced: End of April 2025\n\nRead about our newest cohort of projects and learn more about how to apply in 2025. \nStartup Columbia Venture Competition: Media Track\nThe Startup Columbia Venture Competition is a campus-wide series offering non-dilutive cash prizes to winning teams. The Media Track\, sponsored by the Brown Institute\, encourages applications from tech-based or tech-enabled ventures working in journalism or media. This includes novel uses of AI\, machine learning\, data visualization\, VR/AR\, and more. \n\nPrizes: $15\,000 for first place\, $10\,000 for second place\, and $5\,000 for third place\nAdditional Opportunity: Paid 12-week fellowships for up to two people per team to participate in Brown’s 2025 Summer Entrepreneurship Program\nFinal Competition Prize: Up to $100\,000 to continue work on your venture\n\nThis opportunity is intended for early-stage ventures founded\, managed\, and owned by current Columbia students or by Columbia alumni within 5 years of their most recent Columbia degree. Applications open in early January 2025\, and pitches are due at the beginning of February. More details will be announced on Startup Columbia and the Brown Institute sites. \nEntrepreneurs-in-Residence Program\nAs a service to our community\, we offer an Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program composed of a cohort of seasoned entrepreneurs. They are available to help you think through proposal ideas and strengthen pitches prior to application for any of our competitions. For more information or to schedule a session\, please reach out to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/exploring-startup-opportunities-in-news-and-media-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-13/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250313T163000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025. \nTo provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions on the following dates: \n\nMarch 13\, 2025\nMarch 30\, 2025\nApril 1\, 2025\n\nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants and fellowships to foster new tools and modes of expression\, and to create stories that escape the bounds of page and screen. We are committed to radical experimentation with the potential to define new priorities and practices for both engineering and journalism. \nThe “Magic Grant” program provides year-long funding awards ranging from $10\,000 to $150\,000 (up to $300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, support for professional development\, and connections to an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-7/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-11/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T180000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025. \nTo provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions on the following dates: \n\nMarch 13\, 2025\nMarch 20\, 2025\nApril 1\, 2025\n\nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants and fellowships to foster new tools and modes of expression\, and to create stories that escape the bounds of page and screen. We are committed to radical experimentation with the potential to define new priorities and practices for both engineering and journalism. \nThe “Magic Grant” program provides year-long funding awards ranging from $10\,000 to $150\,000 (up to $300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, support for professional development\, and connections to an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-8/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T130000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-12/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250401T180000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2025-2026 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 3\, 2025. \nTo provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions on the following dates: \n\nMarch 13\, 2025\nMarch 20\, 2025\nApril 1\, 2025\n\nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants and fellowships to foster new tools and modes of expression\, and to create stories that escape the bounds of page and screen. We are committed to radical experimentation with the potential to define new priorities and practices for both engineering and journalism. \nThe “Magic Grant” program provides year-long funding awards ranging from $10\,000 to $150\,000 (up to $300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, support for professional development\, and connections to an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-9/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T073039
CREATED:20260120T151718Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Venture Competition Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for snacks and coffee to learn about the 2026 Startup Columbia Venture Competition! At this information session\, we’ll give an overview of the program\, answer your questions\, and give you a chance to meet other folks thinking about applying. We will also be joined by Sarah Ryley\, winner of the most recent Venture Challenge and founder of The Source Report. \nFor the past five years\, the Brown Institute has sponsored the “Media Track” of Startup Columbia\, a campus-wide competition offering non-dilutive cash prizes to winning teams. The Media Track is designed for students\, recent alumni\, and faculty interested in starting a venture—for-profit or non-profit—involving journalism\, media\, and technology. Maybe you’ve been thinking about how AI can help reporters in small newsrooms\, or you want to build tools for image verification\, or make it easier for journalists to work with data. Maybe you’re imagining a single-subject news site\, a platform\, or a consultancy. We want to hear it. \nThe competition includes two rounds of pitch sessions where you’ll refine your idea with feedback from judges. Winners receive cash prizes\, scholarships to the Brown Institute’s 2026 Summer Entrepreneurship Program\, and a shot at a grant of up to $100\,000. \nApplications are due February 3. Apply at entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/startupcolumbia (select Media Track). Questions? Reach out to browninstitute@columbia.edu?
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/2026-venture-competition-information-session/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T073039
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nRegister to Attend an Information Session \nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/mg-info-01/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T173000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-10/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T133000
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nRegister to Attend an Information Session \nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-15/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Columbia\, 2950 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T073039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155700Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-11/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260330T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T073039
CREATED:20260204T212718Z
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UID:9584-1774886400-1774891800@brown.stanford.edu
SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Stanford)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nIf you have any questions\, write to us at brown_institute@stanford.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-stanford-12/
LOCATION:Brown Institute at Stanford (CoDa Building\, E301)\, 389 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Stanford":MAILTO:brown_institute@stanford.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T073039
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155620Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Grant Information Session (Columbia)
DESCRIPTION:The David and Helen Gurley Brown Institute at Columbia Journalism School and the School of Engineering at Stanford are delighted to announce its 2026-2027 Magic Grant program. Applications are due April 1\, 2026! To provide more information about our grants and the application process\, the Brown Institute is hosting Magic Grant Information Sessions. \nEach year\, the Brown Institute awards close to $1M in grants to help you “follow your passion and experiment with new approaches to storytelling\,” to paraphrase Helen Gurley Brown. \nOur “Magic Grants” are a unique blend of technology and media. Grantees develop new ways to find and tell stories —  producing platforms that extend our creativity\, or creating powerful new works of journalism. \n\nA Magic Grant can mean financial support for you and your team for up to a year (fellowships at Columbia\, research positions at Stanford)\nA Magic Grant can provide funding for your project — for production\, prototyping\, or purchasing services\, software or equipment\nA Magic Grant offers access to mentorship and our extensive alumni network\n\nThe Magic Grant program provides year-long funding awards of up to $150\,000 ($300\,000 for teams with members of both the Columbia and Stanford communities and their collaborators). In addition to funding\, grantees have access to a distinguished advisory and mentoring group\, and an extensive and inspiring alumni network. \nIf you’re interested in learning more about our Magic Grant offerings\, come to our upcoming information session where you can find out: \n\nThe types of projects we’re interested in supporting\nThe various types of support we offer to grantees & fellows\nEligibility guidelines\nHow our staff can help you develop your proposal\nHow to apply\n\nRegister to Attend an Information Session \nZoom for Information Session \nIf you have any questions\, write to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu.
URL:https://brown.stanford.edu/event/magic-grant-information-session-columbia-16/
LOCATION:Virtual (Information Session)
CATEGORIES:Info Sessions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown Institute @ Columbia":MAILTO:browninstitute@columbia.edu
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