How to Apply

We began accepting applications for the 2009 fellowships on October 1, 2008. The deadline for applications was December 15.

Applications are now closed.

Additional Information

Our main form of communication is electronic. Applicants should be sure to submit a current, accurate email address—and to check the account regularly.

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

The application deadline is December 15. Applications are reviewed as they are received. Early submission has the advantage of permitting the administrator's office to make sure the application is complete. Incomplete applications may be rejected or deferred until the next annual round.

Fellows are announced in February 2010.

The fellowships begin May 30, 2010, and conclude July 30.

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 journalistic 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. All submissions must be written in English.

Application Form

  • Applications for the 2010 fellowships closed on December 17th, 2009.