How to Apply

We will begin accepting applications for the 2008 fellowships on October 1, 2007. The deadline for applications is December 8.

The materials required for application are listed below.

Additional Information

Interviews for the short-listed applicants will be conducted in London on January 29, 2007, and in New York on February 2–3, 2007, travel expenses paid.

Fellows will be selected by an advisory committee made up of scientists, academics, and journalists.

Fellows are announced in February.

The fellowships begin June 10, 2007, and conclude August 3.

The fellowship is designed for senior journalists at major news organizations. If you are not sure whether you meet our basic requirements, go to the Inquiries page and submit a brief summary of your qualifications and experience, including a description of your current news organization. We will let you know whether you should complete a full application.

Biographical Information

The following information must be provided in the order listed:

  • Current address, phone number, fax number, email address
  • Educational background
  • Professional work experience
  • List of important publications, including all on science or religion
  • Name, title, and contact information for three professional references
  • Professional affiliations and personal interests

Essay on Interest in Science and Religion

Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words outlining their interest in science and religion and detailing a specific topic they hope to cover. They should explain the topic's history and importance, its media coverage to date, how they came to their interest, and how a broad grounding in science and religion relates to their own career in journalism. The choice of a topic is not bound by the essay and will be further discussed with the directors in Cambridge. Fellows will make the final decision on which subject to pursue in project work during the first Cambridge seminar.

Writing Samples

Applicants should provide three samples of their best journalistic work. Applicants need not have written on science and religion, but those who have should submit at least one of those pieces.

Application Form

  • Please complete your application at time of filing.
  • Fill in all boxes in all four categories:
    • Personal Information
    • Biographical Information
    • Three References
    • Essay & Writing Samples
  • Write “NA” in a box if the information requested there does not apply.
  • If you have any questions, email the administrator, Kitty Barnes.
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  • educational background
  • work experience
  • list of important publications, including all on science or religion
  • professional affiliations and personal interests

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Three Professional References
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At least two of the required professional references must be from former or current supervisors.

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