Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA is inviting applications for the 2026 Knight Science Journalism Fellowship.
The MIT Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Fellowship is fully funded. It offers a stipend of $85,000 to fellows to enable them focus entirely on the program, travel and housing allowances, health insurance, and several learning opportunities.
Requirements
To be considered for the MIT Knight Science Journalism (KSJ) Fellowship, you must:
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.
Be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.
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.
Benefits
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
Method of Application
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Deadline: January 9, 2026