Knight Science Journalism Fellowships
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Knight Science Journalism Fellowships[1] is a program hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It is aimed at experienced journalists who specialize in science and technology, medicine or the environment. Fellows are mid-career writers, editors or producers who want to increase their understanding of science, technology, medicine or the environment.
The nine-month fellowship provides time for in-depth study — a year away from deadlines to follow one’s intellectual curiosity. Fellows do not have to pass any exams or tests and are allowed to choose subjects of interest at two famous universities – MIT and Harvard University. The application process is typical for mid-career journalism programs but can be demanding and time-consuming for applicants whose native language is not English, because they must provide translations of their stories.
The applications are judged by a selection committee which consists of distinguished science journalists, one MIT professor and the director of the program, himself a former science journalist. The program offers a good opportunity to learn more about current areas of interest, discover new interests and to identify potential story topics and sources. Former fellows often say it is a great chance to meet new people, read books, have fun and think about personal goals.
The program is endowed by grants from the John S. and James L Knight Foundation and by M.I.T.
 |
This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. Please discuss this issue on the talk page or replace this tag with a more specific message. This article has been tagged since October 2006. |
