MIT KSJ Fellowship 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the MIT KSJ Fellowship 2026 in the United States. International students from all countries are eligible to apply for this fellowship. The program aims to provide fellows with the chance to study at leading research institutions worldwide, develop expertise in a scientific field, and explore the intersection of science, technology, and journalism. During the fellowship, participants will work on a research project related to journalism.
Knight Science Journalism, commonly known as KSJ, is a nine-month fellowship program offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply, and there is no requirement to submit language proficiency test scores for this fellowship.
The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT is designed to strengthen science journalism in the public interest by helping journalists better explain science and its relationship with society and culture in an accurate and responsible way. Founded in 1983 under the leadership of its first director, Victor McElheny, the program is widely regarded as one of the most respected journalism fellowships worldwide. Its mission has been strongly supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, along with other major supporters such as the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Kavli Foundation, who recognized early the importance of advancing high-quality science journalism.
MIT KSJ Fellowship 2026 Details
| University: | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Duration: | 9 Months |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | United States |
| Last date: | 9 January 2026 |
Financial Benefits
- $85,000 stipend 9.5 months of payment
- Housing and Travel Stipend
- Health insurance for family members and friends
- Free field visits to scientific sites such as
- Harvard Forest,
- Jackson Laboratory, and
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
- Social events, such as holiday celebrations and welcome parties
Objectives
- A research project in the subject of journalism will be completed by fellows.
- Long-form narratives, multimedia reporting, audio and video projects, and research for book ideas were among the projects completed by previous fellows.
- Additionally, fellows will become experts in particular scientific domains.
- The dissemination of false information, the use of AI in journalism, and the health consequences of coal ash pollution have all been investigated in previous projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- International applicants are welcome to apply for the Fellowship.
- Candidates must be full-time journalists who are either freelancers or employed by media outlets.
- A minimum of three years of experience reporting on science, health, technology, or the environment.
- Candidates may work in
- Print,
- digital, or
- broadcast media as
- reporters,
- writers,
- editors,
- producers,
- illustrators,
- filmmakers, or
- photojournalists.
- In the two years prior to applying for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship, candidates cannot have finished a fellowship lasting four months or more.
- There is no application fee.
- The English Language Test is not required.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the MIT KSJ Fellowship 2026 in the USA for international students is 9th January 2026.
How to Apply for the MIT KSJ Fellowship?
- The application procedure is done online.
- In April 2025, the fellowship’s outcomes will be made public.
