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WORLD FEDERATION OF SCIENCE JOURNALISTS (WFSJ): FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISTS TO ATTEND KAVLI PRIZE WEEK 2026

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Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

LOCATION: Norway

The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), in partnership with The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, invites applications for three travel fellowships for science journalists to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway from 29 August to 3 September 2026.

The fellowships will provide selected journalists with access to all official Kavli Prize Week events, including the awards ceremony and the official governmental banquet. Fellows will also have opportunities to interview the 2026 Kavli Prize laureates in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must:

Be professional science journalists with at least five years of experience

Demonstrate a strong recent record of published science journalism, preferably in astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience.

Be available to attend the full Kavli Prize Week programme in Norway.

Applications from journalists based in low- and middle-income countries are especially encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed by an independent jury appointed by the WFSJ Board. Selection will be based on journalistic excellence, demonstrated interest in the relevant scientific fields, and the potential impact of the applicant’s reporting.

Please send your applications to info@wfsj.org with a subject line “Application: Kavli Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists”. Please include the following in your application pack:

A curriculum vitae, including contact information, professional affiliation (if on staff), affiliated social media handles (if applicable)

A brief motivation letter explaining your interest in covering areas related to the Kavli Prize Week

Links to three published or broadcast works in print, audio, or video. Work may be in any language (English translation or summary required where applicable). Preference will be given to applicants with publications/broadcast content focused on astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience

A copy of passport information page

Key dates:

Application deadline: 12 June 2026

Announcement of winners by WFSJ: 1 July 2026

Kavli Prize Week: 29 August to 3 September 2026

BENEFIT:

Fellowship coverage: The fellowship programme will support three selected fellows. WFSJ will reimburse eligible expenses related to their air travel and lodging to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway. A per diem will be offered to cover local transport and meals in Norway.

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BI NORWEGIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

LOCATION: Norway

The BI Presidential Scholarship is given to candidates who are accepted into an MSc program at either the Oslo or Bergen campuses and have excellent academic records.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must have a minimum overall GPA of ‘A’ on the ECTS scale or the equivalent top-level grade on international grade scales to be considered.

Students in the 3rd year of the Sivøk programme are eligible to apply.

Candidates with Norwegian or international citizenship. Candidates with international citizenship who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Norway are considered residents of Norway for this scholarship.

Candidates admitted to the first year of a Master of Science degree programme at campus Oslo or campus Bergen, with the exception of the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing.

Only candidates seeking their first master’s degree are considered for Master of Science scholarships.

Applications for scholarship are not accepted by email, with the exception of 3rd-year Sivøk applicants

International applicants who apply for the BI Presidential Scholarship will also be considered for the MSc International Scholarship. A separate scholarship application letter is not required.

You may apply for more than one scholarship; however, BI Norwegian Business School will award only one scholarship per applicant.

Awarded scholarships are tied to a specific academic programme at a designated campus and cannot be transferred.

Only candidates seeking their first master’s degree are considered for Master of Science scholarships.

Only candidates admitted to a Master of Science programme commencing Autumn 2026 will be considered for this scholarship.

BENEFIT:

Norwegian and International Applicants who are residents of Norway: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for each semester, for up to two years, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

Sivøk Applicants: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for each semester, for up to two years, if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

International Applicants: Scholarships will cover full tuition fees for up to two years and a stipend for living expenses of NOK 50,000 per semester if the student achieves the academic progression requirements.

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