Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship 2026

Applications are open for the Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship 2026!

Are you an aspiring science journalist eager to sharpen your storytelling and editorial skills? The Open Notebook Early-Career Fellowship offers an incredible year-long, paid opportunity designed to help emerging writers grow into confident, skilled science communicators.

🧠 Fellows receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced editors, gain hands-on writing and editorial experience, and become part of The Open Notebook’s vibrant international community of science journalists. Throughout the program, participants produce in-depth reported stories, learn the craft of science writing, and build a strong professional network that lasts well beyond the fellowship.

💰 The program provides a $6,600 stipend, and it’s conducted entirely remotely, making it accessible to talented writers from around the world.

🌐 Eligibility: Open to all early-career science journalists outside the United States who are eager to develop their craft.

📅 Deadline: November 1, 2025

Apply Here