Fellowship
Maria Leptin | EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships
Funded placements for life scientists moving into journalism and science journalists deepening their life-science education.
About this opportunity
The Maria Leptin | EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships support two-way professional development between life science and journalism. Researchers transitioning full-time into science journalism receive funded placements in media newsrooms to train and build a portfolio. Working journalists receive funded sabbatical placements at research institutions to deepen their knowledge of life and related sciences. EMBO's current page gives an application deadline of September 30.
Status history
2Accepting applications
The official EMBO page invites eligible researchers and journalists to apply by September 30, 2026 for funded placements in newsrooms or research institutions.
Accepting applications
EMBO states that applications may be submitted at any time and that completed applications must be registered by 30 September of each year, supporting the open 2026 annual cycle.
Current application seasons
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Published recipients
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