The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT 2026-2027 (With up to $85,000 in Stipend)

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About Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT an academic-year fellowship for 10 science journalists worldwide,designed to help journalists deepen their knowledge of science, technology, and journalism craft.

• Sponsor Organisation: The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

Benefits of Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

• Fellows receive an $85,000 stipend paid out in installments over 9.5 months.
• A travel and housing stipend paid near the start of the fellowship
• Basic health insurance for each fellow and their family.

Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT Requirements

• To be eligible for a KSJ Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 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.

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.

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

Application Date and Process

• Statement of Purpose (≤500 words).

• Career Summary (≤200 words).

• Resume/CV (including freelance work if applicable).

• Research Project Proposal (≤500 words).

• Three work samples (with translations if not in English).

• Three professional references (letters requested via Submittable).

Application Deadline

09 January, 2026

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