Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT 2026-2027

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship at MIT is an academic-year fellowship designed for 10 science journalists worldwide. This program aims to help journalists deepen their knowledge of science, technology, and the craft of journalism.

📝 About the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

The fellowship is an opportunity for science journalists to enhance their expertise and skills in reporting on science, health, technology, and environmental topics. It is open to journalists from around the world.

🎁 Benefits of the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT

Participants in the program will receive the following benefits:

• $85,000 stipend paid out in installments over 9.5 months.
• A travel and housing stipend provided near the start of the fellowship.
• Basic health insurance for fellows and their families.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be full-time journalists, either on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.
• Have at least three consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology, or environmental reporting.
• Must not have completed a fellowship of four months or longer during the two years prior to applying for this program.
• Be professionals such as:
  • Reporters
  • Writers
  • Editors
  • Producers
  • Illustrators
  • Filmmakers
  • Photojournalists
    This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

1. Statement of Purpose (≤500 words).
2. Career Summary (≤200 words).
3. Resume/CV (including freelance work, if applicable).
4. Research Project Proposal (≤500 words).
5. Three work samples (with translations if not in English).
6. Three professional references (letters requested via Submittable).

Application Deadline:

09 January, 2026

🌐 Application Portal

For more details about the fellowship, visit the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT.

To apply, submit your application through the official application portal.

• 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.