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THE KSJ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline:  January 15, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is designed to recognize journalists from around the world who demonstrate a high level of professional excellence and accomplishment as well as a long-term commitment to their craft. Journalists from all countries compete on an equal basis and are encouraged to apply.

Be full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.

Have at least three consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

Be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.

Applicants must not have completed a fellowship of four months or longer during the two years prior to applying for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship.

BENEFIT:

Fellows receive a $85,000 stipend paid out in installments over 9.5 months

Relocation allowance

Basic health insurance for each fellow and their family

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INSIGHT COLLABORATIVE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The Insight Fellowship allows exceptional individuals to grow professionally and personally as they study and promote conflict management at non-profits they choose outside of their home country. Global citizens are eligible to apply. 

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for the Fellowship, you must be:

A graduate of an accredited college or university or set to graduate prior to the start of the Fellowship.

Committed to serving 12 consecutive months from the start of the Fellowship. – Dedicated to fulfilling the objectives of the Fellowship program, following the Fellowship Principles and willing to pledge to raise the funds required to ‘refill the pot’ for the next fellow.

Fluent in English.

Experience related to the study or practice of conflict management or alternative dispute resolution is preferred, but not essential.

BENEFIT:

The Fellowship includes a US $30,000 expense allowance for the entire year.Each Fellow pledges to ‘refill the pot’ for the next fellow through fundraising and sponsorship by the end of the calendar year in which their Fellowship ends, primarily during their first placement in Concord.

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