Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT 784 views

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT (KSJ@MIT) supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting. KSJ@MIT is designated to recognize journalists who establish a high level of professional distinction and achievement as well as a long-term obligation to their craft. Journalists from all countries compete on an equal basis and are encouraged to apply.

Number of fellowships: 10

Duration: 9-Month Fellowship

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.
  • Applicants must have at least three full years of experience covering science, technology, the environment, or medicine.
  • Applicants must be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.

Applications:

  • Apply online via application system Submittable. The following documents are required:
  • 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.
  • CV including education and work history. (Freelancers should include a list of freelance jobs in the past 12 months. Include each story, venue, and date of publication or broadcast.)
  • Research proposal (500 words or less)
  • 5 relevant Work samples
  • 03 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.

Terms & Conditions:

  • The selected candidate must reside full-time in the Boston/Cambridge area for the academic year: August 12, 2019, through May 29, 2020.
  • The selected candidate must attend field trips, seminars, and required training sessions.
  • The selected candidate must develop a course of study that includes at least one science course per semester.
  • The selected candidate must refrain from outside professional work during the Fellowship, unless written permission has been granted by the Director.
  • The selected candidate must produce a well thought out research project during the academic year. The research project may be a book proposal, but fellows may not sell the proposal during the fellowship year, nor may they arrive with a contract to write a book during the fellowship year.
  • International candidates must obtain a valid visa from the U.S. State Department after being awarded the Fellowship; the visa is normally sponsored by MIT.
  • A language proficiency test (such as TOEFL) may be required as part of the visa process.
—————-Quick Overview————-
Organization Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Country USA
Fellowship Level Research grants
Subject areas Journalism
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline February 28, 2019
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