Applicants worldwide, including Ugandans, normally need fewer than three years of regular professional science-writing experience and some public-facing writing experience. Student work and internships do not count toward that limit. English materials are required; translations are accepted.

Science journalists develop reporting and writing through a twelve-month mentored fellowship beginning 9 February 2027. Fellows produce articles for The Open Notebook.

Benefits
USD 6,600 total stipend, weekly mentoring, editorial development and publication opportunities. The part-time commitment generally averages five to seven hours weekly.

Requirements
Motivation and experience responses; two approximately 100-word story proposals; CV; one reference; and up to two public-facing writing or multimedia samples.

How to apply
Complete the linked application and upload the materials by 23:59 U.S. Central Time. Arrange the reference letter by 7 November 2026. Fellows must complete four articles and editorial revisions.