AAAS Science News Writing Internship
Science Magazine, the largest circulating weekly of basic research — founded in 1880 by Thomas Alva Edison and published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) — offers an internship program for news writers. Science accepts applications for four 6-month periods: January through June, April through September, July through December, and October through March.
To apply and view current deadlines, see the online system for employment at AAAS for a post of a Science Writing News Internship.
Duration
6 months
Funding
The paid internship provides for travel to and from the internship site in Washington, DC. Living accommodations and expenses are the responsibility of the Intern.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have completed their undergraduate education or be in the senior year of college when they apply.
- They should also have an interest and preferably experience in writing about science for a broad (i.e. non-technical) audience, and should be prepared to report, research, write, and edit under daily deadlines.
- A background in science is preferred, but not required.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have published science journalism articles, have freelanced for or interned at other science news publications, and/or have completed a journalism or science writing program.
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Contact
Please contact [email protected].