Attendance fellowships for 2025 Science Journalism Forum

Science journalists who want to join the 2025 Science Journalism Forum (SJF25) can apply for Attendance Fellowships.

This Attendance Fellowships will help ensurile that financial barriers don’t stand in the way of passionate science journalists who want to attend SJF25.

Fellows will receive full access to the entire programme. SJF25 is hybrid and will take place from October 27–30, 2025, under the theme: “Science Journalism at a Crossroads – Rethinking Trust, Funding, and Innovation.”

This year’s discussions will explore financial sustainability, audience engagement, and the disruptive impact of AI, shaping the future of science journalism.

The fellowship only covers the ticket price for SJF25 and does not include travel, accommodation, or other expenses.

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