AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship 2026

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About AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

This highly competitive program strengthens the connections between scientists and journalists by placing advanced undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate level scientists, engineers, and mathematicians at media organizations nationwide. Fellows work as journalists at media organizations such as National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and STAT. The Mass Media Fellows use their academic training in the sciences as they research, write and report today's headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to non-specialists. Participants come in knowing the importance of translating their work for the public, but they leave with the tools and the know-how to accomplish this important goal.

• Sponsor Organisation: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Benefits of AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship

• Fellows will receive a stipend of $10,000 for the 10-week summer program.
• Travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites are covered.
• Similarly, fellows will gain hands-on experience working with professional journalists at radio stations, TV channels, newspapers and magazines.
• Participants will be able to use their scientific background to research, write and report news stories, improving their ability to explain complex scientific topics to a general audience.
• The program will help fellows strengthen their communication skills and bridge the gap between science and journalism.

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as upper-level undergraduate or graduate students, be postdoctoral trainees, or apply within one year of completing their degree or postdoctoral training.
• Eligible fields include the life, physical, health, engineering, computer and social sciences, as well as mathematics and relevant disciplines.
• Moreover, students studying English, journalism, science journalism, or other non-technical communication fields are not eligible for the AAAS Mass Media Fellowship.
• Applicants must be US citizens or hold valid visas that allow them to receive paid work during the summer. AAAS does not provide visa assistance.
• International students currently studying in the US with appropriate work authorization are eligible to apply. US citizens studying abroad may also apply if they can fund their return to the US for the fellowship period.
• Selected fellows are required to attend an orientation at AAAS headquarters in early June and a wrap-up session in mid-August.
• Fellows must submit progress reports throughout their placement, including their experiences and learning.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

01 January, 2026

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