Explore Science and Journalism: Fully Funded MIT KSJ Fellowship 2025/26
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
The Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is now open for applications! This prestigious 9.5-month program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, provides journalists from all over the world with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of science, technology, and journalism. With a fully funded stipend, immersive field trips, and a vibrant academic environment, the KSJ Fellowship is the perfect platform for advancing your career and making meaningful contributions to science journalism.
Program Details
- Host Country: United States
- University: MIT
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Duration: 9.5 months
- Number of Fellowships: 10
Financial Benefits
The fellowship provides comprehensive financial and professional support, including:
- $85,000 stipend for 9.5 months.
- Additional travel and housing stipend.
- Health insurance for fellows and their families.
- Field trips to scientific institutions, such as Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Harvard Forest.
- Social events, including welcome parties and holiday celebrations.
Responsibilities of Fellows
- Fellows will undertake a research project in the journalism field, such as:
- Long-form narratives.
- Multimedia reporting.
- Video and audio projects.
- Research for book proposals.
- Fellows gain expertise in a chosen scientific field through access to MIT’s world-class research institutions.
Examples of past projects:
- The spread of misinformation.
- AI’s impact on journalism.
- Health effects of coal ash pollution.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- Must be full-time journalists (employed or freelance).
- Have at least three years of experience in reporting on science, health, technology, or the environment.
- Eligible roles include reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, and photojournalists in print, digital, or broadcast media.
- No English language test or application fee is required.
Application Process
- Applications are submitted online.
- Results will be announced in April 2025.
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for journalists to expand their knowledge, collaborate with leading scientists, and gain hands-on experience in science journalism.
Apply now and join the next generation of science storytellers!
