2026 MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship in the USA | Fully Funded Opportunity for Science Journalists
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is offering the 2026 Knight Science Journalism Fellowship, a fully funded opportunity for science journalists worldwide. Here are the details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time journalists (staff or freelance) with at least 3 consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology, and environmental reporting
- Reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists working in various media platforms
- No previous fellowship of 4 months or longer in the past 2 years
Benefits:
- $85,000 stipend paid over 9.5 months
- Travel and housing stipend
- Basic health insurance for fellows and their families
Application Process:
- Visit the fellowship webpage
- Apply using the “START YOUR APPLICATION” button
- Submit application for review by a panel of distinguished science journalists
- Semifinalists participate in video interviews
- Notification of semifinalist status in early March
- Announcement of 10 fellowship recipients in April
Deadline:Â January 9, 2026Â
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