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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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