Communications Fellowship Programme 2026

📖 About The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship Programme

The Club of Rome Communications Fellowship is a professional development opportunity for early-career communicators interested in systems thinking, sustainability, and global challenges.

Key highlights of the programme:

• Offered as a remote placement, allowing fellows to work from their home country while collaborating closely with the Club of Rome’s international communications team.
• Designed to strengthen global representation in sustainability communications, prioritizing applicants from Most of the World, including Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

🎁 Benefits of The Fellowship Programme

Selected fellows will receive:

• A modest stipend to support living costs (amount varies by location).
• Coverage of work-related travel expenses.
• One funded trip to meet the Club of Rome team.
• Hands-on experience in international science and sustainability communications.
• Exposure to global research, events, and high-level policy discussions.

✅ Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or be a current student or graduate of a science journalism program.
• Have some experience in writing about systems thinking or sustainability research for non-specialist audiences via blogs, newspapers, university websites, or other outlets OR experience in producing multimedia content on relevant topics.
• Demonstrate written and oral fluency in English and a proven ability to understand complex scientific research or systems thinking.
• Show experience with, or interest in, social media, video, photography, or other multimedia.
• Align with the beliefs and vision of the Club of Rome.
• Be a resident of countries in Most of the World (Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific).

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 20 February, 2026
• To apply, visit the application portal.

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details about the programme, visit the official page.

🌟 Sponsor Organisation

The programme is sponsored by the Club of Rome, a global think tank dedicated to addressing critical global challenges.

• A modest stipend to support living costs (amount varies by location)
• Coverage of work-related travel expenses
• One funded trip to meet the Club of Rome team
• Hands-on experience in international science and sustainability communications
• Exposure to global research, events, and high-level policy discussions