Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program 2026-27

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a full-time journalist, whether on staff or freelance
• have at least three consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology, and environmental reporting
• be a reporter, writer, editor, producer, illustrator, filmmaker, or photojournalist working for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, or digital media
• not have completed a fellowship of four months or longer during the two years before applying

Note:-

• International candidates are encouraged to apply. Selected international fellows must obtain a valid J-1 visa (and J-2 visas for dependents) from the U.S. State Department, sponsored by MIT through the International Scholars Office.
• Part-time writers or producers are not eligible in the freelance category.

The selected fellows will receive an award of USD 85,000 (approx. ₹75,46,513) stipend paid in installments over 9.5 months, along with other benefits.

• A passport
• Academic transcripts
• Curriculum vitae(CV)
• Research Project Proposal
• Five Work Samples
• Three Professional References

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
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Application Deadline: 9 January 2026