World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) is currently accepting applications for its Fellowships for science journalists to attend Kavli Prize Week 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About WFSJ - Fellowships for science journalists to attend Kavli Prize Week
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.This initiative continues the longstanding collaboration between WFSJ and The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters to strengthen international science journalism and foster global reporting on frontier scientific research.
Benefits of WFSJ - Fellowships for science journalists to attend Kavli Prize Week
- 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.
WFSJ - Fellowships for science journalists to attend Kavli Prize Week Requirements
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.
Application Date and Process
Please send your applications to [email protected] 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 work 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
Application Deadline
12 June, 2026
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