Knight Science Journalism Fellowships
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Knight Science Journalism Fellowshipshttp://web.mit.edu/knight-science/, a program hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...

 (MIT), offers fellowships to experienced journalists who specialize in science and technology, medicine or the environment. The program also accepts journalists who wish to cover these subjects. Eligible applicants can work for print, broadcast or the Web as reporters, writers, editors or producers.

Nine Month Fellowships

The nine-month Knight 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 scientific subjects of interest at two famous universities – MIT and Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...

. However, applicants receive no academic credit for their studies.

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 discuss journalism with colleagues, read books, have fun and think about personal goals.

Boot Camps and Workshops

In addition to nine-month fellowships, the Knight Science Journalism Fellowships offer intensive week-long "boot camps" on specific areas of journalistic concern taught by a variety of scientific experts and policy-makers. The most popular of these workshops is the "Medical Evidence Boot Camp," typically offered in the fall.

Funding

The program is endowed by grants from the John S. and James L Knight Foundation and by MIT.

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