AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship
Goes By: AAAS
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
About this Fellowship
Ten-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. Participants come in knowing the importance of translating their work for the public, but they leave with the tools and the know-how to accomplish this important goal.
In its 45+ year history, the program has supported nearly 1,000 fellows at media organizations such as National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, WIRED, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and NOVA.
This award is open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate STEM majors. Students enrolled in non-technical fields that are interested in science journalism may be eligible for the href="https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/fellowships_and_scholar_programs/national_fellowships/competitions_and_deadlines/fellowship.php?fid=405"Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship.
Deadlines are typically in early January, but be sure to check the award website for exact information.
Please note that AAAS does not provide health care, employee benefits, housing or an additional housing stipend.
Award Value
Fellows are provided a stipend of $8,000 for the summer as well as travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements |
Details |
| Year(s) of Application |
Junior, Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required |
No |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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