WFSJ Fellowships for Science Journalists to Attend Kavli Prize Week 2026

The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) is now accepting applications for its prestigious fellowships, offering science journalists the opportunity to attend Kavli Prize Week 2026 in Norway.

📝 About the Fellowship

The fellowship provides selected journalists with access to all official Kavli Prize Week events, including:

• The awards ceremony
• The official governmental banquet
• Opportunities to interview the 2026 Kavli Prize laureates in astrophysics, nanoscience, and neuroscience

This initiative is part of a longstanding collaboration between WFSJ and The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, aimed at strengthening international science journalism and fostering global reporting on cutting-edge scientific research.

🎁 Benefits

The fellowship program will support three selected fellows with the following:

• Reimbursement of eligible expenses related to air travel and lodging to attend Kavli Prize Week in Norway.
• A per diem to cover local transport and meals in Norway.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be professional science journalists with at least five years of experience.
• Demonstrate a strong recent record of published science journalism, preferably in astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience.
• Be available to attend the full Kavli Prize Week program in Norway.

Note: Applications from journalists based in low- and middle-income countries are especially encouraged.

📅 Application Process and Deadline

Application Deadline: 12 June, 2026

How to Apply:

Send your application to info@wfsj.org with the subject line:
“Application: Kavli Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists”

Your application pack should include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV):
   • Include contact information, professional affiliation (if on staff), and affiliated social media handles (if applicable).
2. Motivation Letter:
   • Briefly explain your interest in covering areas related to the Kavli Prize Week.
3. Published Work:
   • Provide links to three published or broadcast works in print, audio, or video.
     • Work can be in any language (English translation or summary required where applicable).
     • Preference will be given to applicants with publications or broadcast content focused on astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience.
4. Passport Information Page:
   • Include a copy of your passport's information page.

For more details, visit the official WFSJ website or contact info@wfsj.org. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your career in science journalism!

• The fellowship programme will support three selected fellows. WFSJ will reimburse eligible expenses related to their air travel and lodging to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway.
• A per diem will be offered to cover local transport and meals in Norway.