Call for Applications–FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Programme

Call for Applications – The FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency Programme, funded by the European Research Council, invites early-career science journalists to apply for Round 3 of its totally funded, 3 to 5-month immersive residencies at main European analysis establishments. Up to 10 fellowships can be found on this spherical. The programme helps in-depth, unbiased reporting on frontier analysis throughout all scientific fields, together with the social sciences and humanities. It is part of a broader initiative operating from 2023 to 2026, which can award as much as 40 fellowships with a complete funding allocation of €600,000.

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Programme Objectives

• Enhance the skilled improvement of science journalists

• Support moral, correct, and unbiased reporting

• Strengthen public belief in science and analysis

• Promote public engagement with advanced scientific matters

• Facilitate collaboration between journalists and researchers

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Programme Benefits

Selected journalists will profit from:

• Residencies at main European analysis establishments

• Independent pursuit of in-depth reporting tasks

• Access to cutting-edge analysis environments

• Participation in networking and coaching occasions

• Opportunities for cross-institutional experiences

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Eligibility Criteria

For Journalists:

• Up to five years {of professional} expertise

• Work throughout any media format (print, digital, broadcast, and so on.)

• Produce unbiased, authentic journalism

• Full-time availability throughout the residency

For Host Institutions:

• Based in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country

• Involved in frontier analysis throughout any self-discipline

• Able to supply institutional help and guarantee editorial independence

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Application Details

• Application Period: 4 February 2025 (10:00 CET) – 6 May 2025 (17:00 CEST)

• Fellowships Available: Up to 10 on this spherical

• Residency Duration: 3 to five months

• Results Announcement: Summer 2025

•  Fellowships: Up to 40  over 4 calls

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Financial Support

• Monthly grant: Up to €4,000 per fellow

• Funded by means of the EU’s Financial Support for Third Parties (FSTP) mechanism

• Full monetary tips obtainable on the programme web site

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Learn More

Apply HERE

Full application particulars and monetary tips can be found on the official FRONTIERS programme web site HERE

Application deadline sixth May, 2025

Explore extra alternatives on: opportunitiesforyouth.org

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