Applications are now open for the WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship, a funding opportunity for journalists, media professionals and eligible students who may not otherwise have the financial means to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 (WCSJ2027) in London, United Kingdom.
The fellowship is designed to expand international participation at the conference, promote diversity within the global science journalism community and provide greater access to professionals and students from countries and organisations with limited funding opportunities.
About the WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship
The World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 will be held in London, United Kingdom, from 6–9 September 2027.
Selected Travel Fellows will receive financial support toward eligible costs associated with attending the conference. The programme is intended to remove some of the financial barriers that can prevent journalists and emerging professionals from participating in major international events.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
Successful applicants will receive support for several expenses related to attending WCSJ2027.
The fellowship includes:
- International travel support
- UK visa costs
- Limited local transportation
- Up to six nights of accommodation
- Full conference registration
- Conference refreshments
- Conference lunches
Please note: The fellowship does not include a daily per diem.
In addition to financial support, fellows will have the opportunity to connect with journalists and media professionals from around the world, expand their professional networks and learn about developments in science journalism and communication.
Who Can Apply?
The WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship is open to applicants with relevant experience or academic backgrounds in journalism, media, science communication and related fields.
Eligible applicants may include:
- Journalists and media professionals covering science and related subjects
- Journalists working in climate, health, engineering, technology and other relevant areas
- Journalism students
- Students studying science journalism
- Students in media studies or science communication
- Researchers and teachers in journalism, media studies or science communication with an established journalism track record
Applicants do not necessarily need to work exclusively as science journalists. Professionals whose work includes science-related topics may also be eligible.
What Will Applicants Need to Explain?
As part of the application, candidates will be expected to clearly explain why attending WCSJ2027 is important to them and how the experience could contribute to their professional development.
Applicants should discuss:
- Why they want to attend WCSJ2027
- What they hope to learn from the conference
- How participation could benefit their professional work
- What knowledge or expertise they could contribute to the conference
- How they plan to share what they learn with colleagues, audiences or professional networks
- Their current funding situation
- Why additional financial support is necessary
Strong applications should demonstrate a clear connection between the applicant’s professional goals and participation in the conference.
How Will Fellows Be Selected?
Applications will be assessed competitively using several criteria.
The selection process will consider:
- Commitment to journalism and science journalism
- Professional development and engagement with the science journalism community
- Motivation for attending WCSJ2027
- Potential professional benefits of attending
- Potential contribution to the conference community
- Plans to share knowledge gained from the event
- Quality of professional work
- Demonstrated financial need
The organisers also aim to select a diverse, balanced and internationally representative group of Travel Fellows.
Applicants from countries classified by the World Bank as low-income or lower-middle-income economies will receive additional consideration during the administrative assessment.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants should:
- Be available to attend the full WCSJ2027 conference
- Be able to complete the application and supporting documents in English
- Hold a passport valid until at least the end of September 2027, or provide evidence that a renewal has already been requested
- Check whether they require a UK Standard Visitor visa
- Demonstrate a commitment to journalism and professional development
- Have professional experience or work relevant to science journalism or related fields
Important Application Information
Applications must be submitted through the official online application form.
An offline version of the application is available to help applicants prepare their responses, but the completed application must ultimately be submitted online.
Applicants should also be aware that submitting an application does not guarantee funding. The fellowship is competitive, and applications will be evaluated according to the published selection criteria.
How to Apply
Interested journalists, media professionals and eligible students should prepare their application and submit it through the official WCSJ2027 fellowship portal before the deadline.
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026 at 23:59 BST
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY
This is a valuable opportunity for journalists and emerging media professionals interested in science journalism, science communication and related fields to participate in an international conference in London with substantial financial support toward eligible travel and participation costs.
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