Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
The AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship places STEM students in major media outlets for 10 weeks to develop science communication skills and enhance public understanding of science.
Funder: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend for 10-week summer fellowship; travel expenses covered; no housing or health benefits.
Summary: 10-week summer fellowship placing science, engineering, and math students in major media outlets to enhance science communication and public understanding.
Key Information: This is a projected deadline; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship is a highly competitive, 10-week summer program that places advanced undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students in science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields at leading media organizations across the United States. Fellows work as journalists, collaborating with professionals at outlets such as NPR, Los Angeles Times, Scientific American, and more, to research, write, and report on scientific topics for the general public. The goal is to strengthen scientists’ ability to communicate complex ideas to non-specialists, improve media coverage of science, and build a professional network between scientists and journalists. Nearly 900 fellows have participated over the program’s 50-year history.
