The fellowship offers summer placements for students, postdoctoral trainees, and recent graduates in life, physical, health, engineering, computer, social sciences, or mathematics fields. Funded activities include writing news stories based on recent scientific journal articles, attending orientation and wrap-up sessions, and gaining experience in science communication. Applicants must be US citizens or hold valid work visas and submit a comprehensive application packet.
Applicants must be upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, or recent graduates within one year in relevant science or math fields. US citizenship or valid work visas are required. Students in non-technical communications fields are not eligible.