Taylor/Blakeslee University Fellowships
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The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing offers fellowships of $6,000 to working journalists and students of outstanding ability who have been accepted for enrollment in graduate-level programs in science writing. One candidate interested in covering the physical sciences—such as physics, astronomy, or chemistry—will receive an enhanced fellowship that also includes mentorship from a senior journalist and additional travel funding for reporting projects.
The annual deadline for applications is mid-March, with the specific date announced in early January. For the 2026-27 academic year, the deadline is March 16, 2026. For full details, see the Rules and Eligibility page.
If you are a recommender wishing only to submit a letter in support of an applicant, please use the Letter of Support form.
To apply online, fill out the form on the next page and upload:
- Resume
- Samples of your writing
- A brief letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone who knows you. (Alternatively, the recommender can submit the letter using the Letter of Support form.) Up to two additional letters of support may be submitted.
- If you are applying for the enhanced fellowship for a student interested in covering the physical sciences, a brief statement of your background and interest in writing about physical science.
Note to applicants: The selection committee focuses on the overall quality of your application, not its length. Your personal statement should have the length that you feel is best for you. Concise writing is a valuable trait for a journalist.
As Mark Twain put it: "I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead."
Questions? Contact Laura Dattaro.