LAST CALL: Science/Health Journalism Fellowship at STAT

Sharon Begley-STAT Science Reporting:

The basics:

How does it work? 

Fellows will work at STAT’s Boston office alongside its team of experienced science and health reporters and editors to report and write articles for STAT. They will participate in KSJ training seminars and fellowship community events, have access to the MIT libraries, and be able to audit classes at MIT and Harvard.

What are the benefits?
Fellows will be paid $75,000 and receive health insurance through MIT. They will receive 10 days of vacation and get standard holidays off.

Who is eligible to apply?
An applicant must be residing in the U.S. and live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Boston area. Applicants must have some previous journalism experience; between six months and five years is desirable. Previous work as a science writer is not required. In compliance with federal law, fellows will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

https://www.statnews.com/sharon-begley-stat-science-reporting-fellowship/

You can find more information about the fellowship, and all of its perks here. 

Deadline to apply is in five days, on April 30.