Deadline- April 15, 2013
The Knight Science Journalism program at Massachuetts Institute of Technology(MIT) is accepting applications for fellowship program to study commencing year 2013-2014. This program combines science journalism and digital media. The goal of this program is to produce a publishable product instead of coming only to study. For this program proficiency in English is required.
The length of the Fellowship is up to nine months starting in August 2013. A stipend based on applicants proposed project, project expenses and the length on the project will be determined once the project is chosen.
Documents required-
- Professional autobiography
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Project proposal
- Budget
- Samples of professional work
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Knight Science Journalism Fellowships are for mid-career journalists who demonstrate a high level of journalistic excellence and accomplishment, as well as a long-term commitment to their craft. Journalists from all countries compete on an equal basis.
- Applicants must be full-time journalists, whether they are on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.
- Applicants must have at least three full years of experience covering science, technology, the environment, or medicine; or at least five years of other journalism experience and a desire to cover those areas in the future.
- Journalism experience must be in the years immediately prior to applying.
- Applicants may be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators or photo-journalists. They may work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio or the Web.
- There are no educational prerequisites, nor is there an age-limit.
- Professionals working in public information, public relations, the trade press, government or academia are not eligible.
- Proficiency in English is necessary for Fellows
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