MacDowell is an artist and writing residency program in Peterborough, New Hampshire, open to artist and writers from around the world. Since its founding in 1907, MacDowell encourages applications from artists and writers representing the widest possible range of perspectives and demographics.

MacDowell strives to offer ideal working conditions for artists and writers within a joyful and mutually supportive environment. Consistent with that mission, all Fellows are obliged to adopt the community agreement as a condition of accepting a Fellowship. Doing so will help ensure that all Fellows may participate in the enriching exchange that has given rise to countless friendships and collaborations.

As MacDowell is located in a rural environment, artists-in-residence need to be comfortable with a degree of solitude and disconnection from the outside world. A Fellowship consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for two to eight weeks. Studios are comfortably furnished with the artists’ needs in mind. MacDowell does not charge a residency fee. Artists are responsible for materials and travel expenses: financial assistance is available to artists in residence based on demonstrated financial need.

MacDowell has expanded its support for journalists, by providing project funding to accepted writers of up to $2,500.

The application deadline is February 10th.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute

Science Communication Fellowship

Founded in 1987 by the late David Packard, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) is a nonprofit oceanographic research center advancing marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean. Located in Moss Landing, California, the heart of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, MBARI offers ready access to the open ocean and deep sea. Ongoing research programs range across autonomous and remotely operated underwater vehicle systems, control technologies, ocean physics, chemistry, geology, biology, ocean instrumentation, and information management. MBARI hosts approximately 200 employees, with shore facilities that include state-of-the-art science and engineering laboratories, manufacturing and electrical fabrication shops, and dock facilities for MBARI vessels.

This two-year position plays a critical role within MBARI’s Science Communication (SciComm) Team. The SciComm Fellow will make extensive contributions to content creation as part of the Social Media and Video Production teams. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s (MBA) video and content teams.

MBARI invites early-career professionals in science communication and multimedia storytelling to apply for our unique fellowship, which emphasizes projects that support MBARI’s mission to advance marine science and engineering to understand our changing ocean. This communication fellowship offers a rare opportunity to report on advancements in ocean science, technology, and conservation, while gaining hands-on experience through collaborative work with MBARI scientists, engineers, and communicators.

We are seeking a skilled multimedia content creator who is passionate about telling inclusive science, technology, and conservation stories, has a creative and team-oriented spirit, and is committed to engaging new and diverse audiences. Recent graduates with experience or an interest in ocean exploration and research, climate change, and the protection and restoration of marine biodiversity will find the fellowship particularly rewarding.

The fellowship is designed to provide broad exposure to the research, education, and outreach efforts at MBARI. The fellow will report to the Science Communication and Content Manager and join MBARI’s SciComm Team, which is made up of scientists and communicators. They will contribute at both strategic and tactical levels to MBARI’s ongoing outreach activities and campaigns. They will work collaboratively to create videos, news stories, press releases, social media posts, infographics, animations, and projects with staff across the institute. The position is based at MBARI’s facility in Moss Landing, California, and currently offers the option of a hybrid work schedule. The fellow may also collaborate with MBA’s Film and Video team and Content team, which are located in Pacific Grove.

The fellow will have the opportunity to go to sea aboard MBARI’s research vessels and will have access to MBARI’s one-of-a-kind video library with more than 30,000 hours of underwater footage captured by our remotely operated vehicles. The candidate is expected to start in July 2026.

Required qualifications:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, with a focus on science communication or multimedia journalism being highly preferred.
• Familiarity with video editing programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro and/or Final Cut Pro X.
• Experience creating social media content and engagement on new or emerging social media platforms is preferred.
• This position requires flexibility and involves routinely performing multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes on a tight timeline.

Ready to apply?
Job Code: SciComm 2026

Please submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter by e-mail to jobs@mbari.org, or by mail to the below address. As part of the cover letter, candidates are asked to include a personal statement summarizing goals for the fellowship, details of relevant classes and work experience, and links to work samples. Please explain why this opportunity aligns with your career goals.

MBARI
Jessica Chapman
7700 Sandholdt Road
Moss Landing, CA 95039

Salary:
First year – $77,000 annually
Second year – $82,000 annually

MBARI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403B retirement plan, and paid time off, such as vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

MBARI is a non-profit, private oceanographic research institute, and an equal opportunity employer. MBARI considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, disability, covered veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.
MBARI welcomes diversity.

The wall separating church and state – a cornerstone of the American constitutional order – is currently facing unprecedented legislative and judicial stress. Despite the profound implications for civil liberties and secular governance, media coverage of these issues in our current political climate remain sporadic and often superficial. Additionally, the balance between church and state is constantly being redefined through complex legal and legislative actions. This causes major media outlets to prioritize stories that are easily summarized or immediately sensational, leaving critical rulings under-covered and the American public woefully out-of-the-loop.

And we are up against potent forces: the billionaires, bishops and bigots who are running our country want to fundamentally dismantle the rights, freedoms and progress that humanists have fought for in America. They tell us empathy is a "sin" and that caring for each other is "suicidal," and have disproportionately targeted their hatred at our most vulnerable neighbor. Now more than ever, we need the press and media to be able to speak accurately and candidly about the crisis of cruelty affecting our nation.

That's where AHA's fellowship comes in. A select student journalist will receive an honorarium for the semester of $3,000. This dedicated funding will ensure the fellow can prioritize deep, time-consuming journalistic work. You will be required to produce a minimum of six original, high-quality reported pieces for publication in The Humanist and related AHA channels. These pieces will cover judicial rulings, legislative actions, local activist campaigns, and other essential humanist issues.

Applicants must be currently majoring in journalism or taking related coursework at an accredited institution. While the fellow will receive dedicated editorial guidance from AHA staff, it is critical for our publication standards that the fellow has access to professional support, should the need arise.

Selected finalists will be invited to a follow-up interview with the hiring manager for this role. A final decision will be made and applicants updated on their status by January 5, 2026.

With the aim of shaping the next generation of leaders in business reporting, we launched the Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Program in 2017. The program provides a transformative learning experience for journalists working in all forms of media around the world. Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our Hyde Park campus, auditing classes, participating in Stigler Center events, collaborating with peers, and networking with the university’s scholars.

Journalists with some years of media experience, proficient English, and an interest in deepening their knowledge and understanding of political economy are encouraged to apply.

The program offers exclusive seminars, opportunities to study with world-class faculty, and the chance to network with colleagues from around the world. Details include:

Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
A stipend* of $14,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week program
Auditing classes at one of the top global business schools
Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
An opportunity to write for the ProMarket publication
Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
Designated study space
Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program
*The stipend is subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants. Please check your country’s tax treaty with the United States for more information.

Participants are expected to:

Audit three classes
Participate in class and complete all required readings and assignments
Attend Stigler Center seminars, lectures, conferences, and social events, as well as other activities recommended by the center
Engage respectfully with their cohort as well as the larger university community
Sign a letter of agreement with the center to indicate that the program and university guidelines and expectations are mutually agreed upon

The Spring 2026 program will run tentatively March 18 – May 29, 2026.

The application deadline for the Spring 2026 program is October 1, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. CT Chicago time.

With the aim of shaping the next generation of leaders in business reporting, we launched the Stigler Center’s Journalists in Residence Program in 2017. The program provides a transformative learning experience for journalists working in all forms of media around the world. Participants spend approximately 12 weeks on our Hyde Park campus, auditing classes, participating in Stigler Center events, collaborating with peers, and networking with the university’s scholars.

Journalists with some years of media experience, proficient English, and an interest in deepening their knowledge and understanding of political economy are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the Spring 2026 program are now open!

The program offers exclusive seminars, opportunities to study with world-class faculty, and the chance to network with colleagues from around the world. Details include:

Reimbursement for economy-class airfare to/from Chicago and SEVIS and visa application fees
A stipend* of $14,000 to cover living expenses over the 12-week program
Auditing classes at one of the top global business schools
Participation in seminars and workshops at Chicago Booth and across the university
An opportunity to write for the ProMarket publication
Opportunities to collaborate with Booth faculty, students, and fellow program participants
Designated study space
Certificate of participation upon successful completion of program

*The stipend is subject to tax withholding of up to 14 percent for international participants. Please check your country’s tax treaty with the United States for more information.

A MacDowell Fellowship, or residency, consists of use of a private studio, simple yet comfortable accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for up to six weeks. There are no residency fees, and we offer financial assistance to those with demonstrated financial need. Additionally, nonfiction writers engaged in long-form journalism projects are eligible to apply for small project grants through a fund endowed by the Calderwood Charitable Foundation. Project grants of up to $2,500 are awarded to individuals who have been awarded a MacDowell Fellowship under the Literature category and based on financial need, the scope of their project, and availability of funds. These grants are intended as reimbursement for expenses already incurred and as support for the long-form project(s) worked on while at MacDowell.

MacDowell artists are most successful when they arrive with an open mind and without specific pre-conceived expectations of their residency experience. We strive to offer a joyful and supportive environment. Our Fellows are obliged to adhere to the MacDowell Community Agreement that speaks to our respect for artists and their creative process and asks in return for curiosity, generosity, and goodwill within the resident community, so that Fellows may participate in the enriching exchange that has given rise to countless friendships and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Artists accepted to a MacDowell residency are responsible for bringing or shipping all materials, tools, and equipment they need to work on their projects. This includes any special supplies, technology, or instruments specific to their discipline, as MacDowell does not provide a full range of materials.

NY Sun Works is seeking a Journalism Fellow to illustrate the impact of our hands-on sustainability science program on public school teachers and students. The Fellow will help grow our storytelling efforts across all media platforms and lay the foundation for a story bank rooted in the experiences of our Hydroponic Classrooms. The Fellow will combine real-world data with anecdotes from our partner schools to uplift youth voices and highlight the impact of our work across NYC and beyond. This is a valuable learning opportunity for emerging writers and communicators interested in climate and science education storytelling, as well as nonprofit communications.

Responsibilities
- Creating a bank of articles related to science education, climate education, food security and sustainability
- Performing interviews with partner schools and students to supplement articles, as needed
- Ghost-writing opinion editorials on behalf of our executive director

Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a journalism, communications, or related program
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Comfortable handling large amounts of data
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment

Start date flexible: late-August or early-September.
Duration can be for a half year or one year fellowship.

MacDowell provides time and space for artists to work on creative projects and has expanded its support for journalists by providing (post residency) project funding of up to $2,500.
A MacDowell Fellowship consists of exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day for two to six weeks. There are no residency fees. Artists are responsible for materials and travel expenses: financial assistance is available to artists in residence based on need.
MacDowell encourages applications from artists representing the widest possible range of perspectives and demographics.
The application deadline is February 10, 2025.

The Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship offers $60,000 annual stipends to aspiring or early-career reporters to spend up to two years in Washington taking classes with some of the country's best journalists and writing for AJl's publication, NOTUS, where they work alongside a staff of established reporters and editors to cover politics, policy and government. Current fellows cover the incoming Trump administration, Capitol Hill, foreign policy and other topics connected to national politics. The Institute's teaching faculty includes Tim Alberta of The Atlantic, DeNeen Brown and Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post, Cheryl Thompson of NPR, Pulitzer winner Wesley Lowery and many other veteran Washington journalists.

The Allbritton Journalism Institute Reporting Fellowship offers $60,000 annual stipends to aspiring or early-career reporters to spend up to two years in Washington taking classes with some of the country’s best journalists and writing for AJI’s publication, NOTUS, where they work alongside a staff of established reporters and editors to cover politics, policy and government. Current fellows cover the incoming Trump administration, Capitol Hill, foreign policy and other topics connected to national politics. The Institute’s teaching faculty includes Tim Alberta of The Atlantic, DeNeen Brown and Josh Dawsey of The Washington Post, Cheryl Thompson of NPR, Pulitzer winner Wesley Lowery and many other veteran Washington journalists.