Goes By: Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
This summer program is designed for journalism students who are deeply committed to diversity and interested in pursuing science journalism as a career. Interns spend 11 weeks working in the news room at Science magazine, covering the scientific and technological issues that shape our global community.
Science has an exciting opportunity for a paid summer internship with their News Department. The Diverse Voices in Science Journalism (DVSJ) Internship offers undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in science journalism the opportunity to learn multiple facets of the trade. Working closely with editors and reporters at Science, the largest interdisciplinary science journal in the world, interns will participate in all aspects of the news operation, including online, print, and digital media products.
The program especially aims to train those from, and with a commitment to covering, communities that have historically been underrepresented in science journalism. Experience what it’s like to cover the scientific and technological issues that shape our global community.
Deadlines are typically in early January, but please refer to the program website for exact dates.
The anticipated compensation for this position is $19.50 per hour. AAAS will pay for one round-trip to and from Washington at the start and end of the internship. Interns are also eligible for SmarTrip transit benefits, which can be used on the regional subway and bus systems.
| Requirements | Details |
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| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Masters |
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| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: December 15, 2023
Three-week intensive study program for upperclassmen and graduate students on journalism in Germany and the role of broadcast journalism during the Cold War era. Round trip air travel to Germany, travel in Germany, and hotel accommodations during the program. Some meals are also provided during the program.
This 10-week summer program places science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organizations nationwide. Fellows use their academic training as they research, write, and report today’s headlines, sharpening their abilities to communicate complex scientific issues to the public. Fellows are provided a stipend of $8000 for the summer as well as travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites. AAAS does not provide health care or employee benefits. AAAS does not provide housing or an additional housing stipend.