2027–2029 Curatorial Fellowship: Distillations Magazine
2027–2029 Curatorial Fellowship: Distillations Magazine supports a fellow’s editorial work on science-history nonfiction to develop public storytelling and help the magazine move to quarterly print.
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Funder: Science History Institute
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: US$55,000 per year for two years, plus employee benefits and conditional US$1,500 relocation assistance
Summary: Supports editorial work on Distillations magazine’s long-form nonfiction about the history of the chemical and life sciences.
Key Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Description
The Science History Institute offers a two-year curatorial fellowship on the editorial team of Distillations magazine for 2027–2029. Intended for individuals pursuing public history or curatorial careers outside academia, this limited-duration staff position combines science-history storytelling with professional development, portfolio-building, networking, and mentorship. Fellows are integrated into Institute staff, building experience in museum and library fields while advancing the Institute’s strategic goals.
The fellow joins a two-person editorial team producing long-form narrative nonfiction about the history of the chemical and life sciences. Work includes commissioning and developing articles, managing production workflows, researching and editing illustrative art, executing layout and design, and collaborating on promotion. The team will also plan the magazine’s transition from a digital publication with an annual “Best Of” print edition to a quarterly, print-first publication.
