Fully Funded Science Journalism Fellowship

OYA Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend of USD 85,000

Health insurance coverage

Access to MIT and Harvard libraries

Job summary

A respected journalism residency program in Cambridge is offering the Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Fellowship for experienced journalists. This prestigious 9.5-month fully-funded program allows journalists to focus on their research and storytelling without deadline pressures. Candidates must have three years of journalism experience in science or related fields. The fellowship includes a stipend of USD 85,000 and various resources to support impactful journalism projects. Applications are open from mid-November to early January.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time journalist with three or more years of experience.
• Experience in covering science, health, technology, or related fields is required.
• Ability to live full-time in the Cambridge/Boston area.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a self-directed journalism project.
• Participate in structured KSJ activities.
• Engage with leading scientists through seminars and field trips.

Skills

Journalism experience

Scientific writing

Multimedia storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

A respected journalism residency program in Cambridge is offering the Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Fellowship for experienced journalists. This prestigious 9.5-month fully-funded program allows journalists to focus on their research and storytelling without deadline pressures. Candidates must have three years of journalism experience in science or related fields. The fellowship includes a stipend of USD 85,000 and various resources to support impactful journalism projects. Applications are open from mid-November to early January.