Applications
are invited for 9 months Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Programme for the
year 2018. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this
fellowship programme.
are invited for 9 months Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Programme for the
year 2018. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this
fellowship programme.
Through
a combination of fellowships, grants, workshops and other support, the Knight
Science Journalism Program at MIT seeks to nurture and enhance the ability of
journalists from around the world to accurately document the often complex
intersection of science, technology and human culture.
a combination of fellowships, grants, workshops and other support, the Knight
Science Journalism Program at MIT seeks to nurture and enhance the ability of
journalists from around the world to accurately document the often complex
intersection of science, technology and human culture.
The
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, founded more than thirty years ago,
seeks to nurture and enhance the ability of journalists from around the world
to accurately document and illuminate the often complex intersection of
Science, Technology and Human Culture.
Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, founded more than thirty years ago,
seeks to nurture and enhance the ability of journalists from around the world
to accurately document and illuminate the often complex intersection of
Science, Technology and Human Culture.
Applicants must
be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or
photojournalists. They may work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio,
and digital media.
be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or
photojournalists. They may work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio,
and digital media.
Scholarship
Description:
Description:
- Application
deadline: February
28, 2018 - Course
Level: This
is a 9 months fellowships programme offered to journalists. - Study
Subject: The
Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Programme supports a global
community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science,
health, technology and environmental reporting. - Scholarship
Award: Fellows
receive a stipend of $70,000 as well as some additional benefits, including
basic health insurance. Under the terms of MIT residency, fellows must
refrain from paid professional work during the course of the 9-month
program, unless the program director grants prior permission. - Number
of Scholarships: Not Known - Nationality:
All
nationalities - Scholarship
can be taken in the USA (Boston)
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Applicants
of all nationalities are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme. - Entrance
Requirements:
•To
be eligible for a KSJ@MIT Fellowship, applicants must:• Be full-time
journalists, whether on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers
are not eligible.
• Have at least three full years of experience covering science,
technology, the environment, or medicine.
• Be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators,
filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers,
magazines, television, radio, and digital media. - English
Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home
country will often need to meet specific English language/other language
requirements in order to be able to study there.
Application
Procedure:
Procedure:
Introduction The 2018-19
application cycle runs January 1, 2018, through February 28, 2018. Fellows are
selected by a panel of distinguished science journalists. Semifinalists are
chosen by the end of March. Ten finalists are notified of their successful
fellowship status in late April. An announcement of the awardees is made in
May.
application cycle runs January 1, 2018, through February 28, 2018. Fellows are
selected by a panel of distinguished science journalists. Semifinalists are
chosen by the end of March. Ten finalists are notified of their successful
fellowship status in late April. An announcement of the awardees is made in
May.
Knight
Science Journalism Fellowship Program for International Applicants in USA,
2018-2019
Science Journalism Fellowship Program for International Applicants in USA,
2018-2019
How
to Apply: KSJ@MIT
uses an online application system via Submittable. The system will be available
for use beginning January 1, 2018. Please read the guidelines and hit the
“submit” button to begin your application. The final deadline for submission is
February 28, 2018.
to Apply: KSJ@MIT
uses an online application system via Submittable. The system will be available
for use beginning January 1, 2018. Please read the guidelines and hit the
“submit” button to begin your application. The final deadline for submission is
February 28, 2018.
The
following documents are required for 9-Month Fellowship applications:
following documents are required for 9-Month Fellowship applications:
- Professional
Autobiography: Provide
a brief statement (500 word maximum) about why you want to participate in
the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT and how it would
fit with your professional goals. - Résumé
or Curriculum Vitae: Be sure to include your
education and work history. (Freelancers should include a list of
freelance jobs in the last 12 months. Include each story, venue, and date
of publication or broadcast.) - Research
proposal: In
consultation with the KSJ staff, Knight fellows will develop and produce a
research project in a chosen area of science or science journalism, which
should be designed to allow a fellow to explore a particular interest in
depth. Fellows will deliver a formal presentation on their topic at the
end of the fellowship year. All applicants should describe, in 500 words
or less, a project to be developed during the desired fellowship. - Work
samples: Five
relevant work samples are required. Choose samples that best illustrate your
interest and abilities. Please include a translation for any work not in
English. - Professional
references: Three
letters of recommendation are required. Letters should come from
individuals familiar with your work and should comment on your abilities and
your commitment to journalism. - International
applicants: If
English is not your first language, we strongly recommend that you take a
language proficiency test (such as TOEFL) and submit your scores as part
of your application. This is an MIT requirement for visa processing. If
you complete your application submission before receiving your TOEFL
scores, you may email them directly to KSJ program administrator, Bettina
Urcuoili, at bma@mit.edu. If you are not able to take the test in time,
the KSJ staff will work with you on a possible waiver to that requirement.
If so, do let us know your situation as soon as possible.
