CFAs: Logan Science Journalism Program

Costs Covered

• Financial support for Logan Science Journalism Program Fellows includes travel to and from Woods Hole, housing, meals, and all costs associated with the Hands-On Research Course and other program activities. Foreign nationals who are accepted into the program must secure a visa and will be reimbursed for visa fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be professional science journalists, writers, editors, or producers with at least five years experience. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have significant prior scientific research experience. A basic knowledge of biological principles and methods is advantageous, but is not essential.
• Journalists who previously participated in the Biomedical Hands-On Research Course are eligible to apply for the Environmental Hands-On Research Course, and vice versa.
• Applicants from underrepresented sectors are strongly encouraged. Foreign nationals are eligible to apply. If accepted into the program, foreign nationals must hold or obtain a visa to enter the U.S.

Application Requirements

• You will be asked to submit the following supplemental materials within your online application:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement (not to exceed 600 words) describing your journalistic experience and professional goals, and explaining how this fellowship will benefit your career.
  • Brief description of prior scientific laboratory or research experience.
  • Four samples of your science writing and editing (text, audio, video, or multimedia). Samples must be in English (can be translations). At least two samples should have been published within the prior two years. Broadcast samples should be 30 minutes or less. Editors or broadcast directors are asked to include brief descriptions of their involvement with each sample.
  • The names of two references. If possible, one should be a current or recent supervisor of your professional work.

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