This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public.
Deadline: January
Value: $8000 stipend for the summer and travel expenses
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled as college or university students (graduate, doctoral, or upper level undergraduates) — or within one year of a completed degree — in the physical, biological, geological, health, engineering, computer, or social sciences or mathematics in order to apply. Students enrolled in English, journalism, science journalism, or other non-technical fields are not eligible for these fellowships. Successful applicants must attend an orientation at AAAS headquarters at the beginning of the summer (early June) and a wrap-up session at the end of the summer (mid-August). They will prepare reports on the progress of their fellowships throughout their placement.
Major: Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Health, Computer Science, Social Sciences
Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, Graduate
Nomination: No, but strongly suggested to work with the office
Website: AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellows Program
