Quanta Magazine Science Writing Fellowship — Fellowship

Quanta Magazine, an editorially independent publication launched by the Simons Foundation, runs this fellowship for early-career science journalists. The fellow works full time in New York City for six months, pitching, reporting and writing news and features about physics, mathematics, biology or computer science.

The role also includes research, fact-checking and collaboration with Quanta’s art, production, audience, video and podcast teams. Quanta offers two fellowships each year, with cohorts beginning in January and July; the most recent detailed posting covered July through December 2026.

Benefits & funding

The fellowship pays USD 29 per hour.
The fellow is eligible for medical benefits.
The six-month placement provides newsroom experience and published writing clips.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree.
The role is intended for an early-career science journalist with a background or strong interest in reporting and writing about complex topics, especially physics, mathematics, biology or computer science.
Applicants must be familiar with journalistic style and standards.
The official posting does not state a nationality or residency requirement.

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Application process

1
Check the Simons Foundation careers site for the current Quanta Magazine Science Writing Fellow posting when the next cycle opens.
2
Submit a résumé, a cover letter describing your interest in the position and five writing clips through Workday.

Program timeline

Spring
Applications are expected to open for the July cohort.
July
One of the two yearly cohorts starts; the 2026 posting described work through December.
Fall
Applications are expected to open for the January cohort.
The other yearly cohort starts.
January
Application deadline
The official pages do not publish an exact date.