FRONTIERS, an initiative funded by the European Research Council, invites applications from science journalists worldwide for immersive residencies at European research institutions. These residencies, spanning 3 to 5 months, offer unparalleled opportunities to delve into frontier research across diverse disciplines, including social sciences and humanities.

Four calls are envisaged in 2023-2026, supporting up to 40 fellowships (up to 10 in the first call), for a total funding available of 600,000 EUR.

Open to journalists worldwide, residing in or outside Europe.

Program information [1].

Feb 4, 2025: FRONTIERS announces a new call for applications for its Science Journalism in Residency Programme, funded by the European Research Council (ERC).

Science journalists with up to five years of experience are invited to apply for a residency at a research institution of their choice, in an EU Member State or a country associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme. The residencies, lasting between three to five months, should focus on frontier science topics, in collaboration with scientists.

The third round of FRONTIERS residencies offers emerging science journalists the opportunity to develop high-quality, independent journalism in an increasingly difficult media environment.

Early-career journalists are particularly vulnerable to these challenges, including deteriorating employment conditions, increasing pressure to meet tight deadlines and a lack of resources and time for in-depth science coverage. By funding immersive experiences at the forefront of knowledge in any scientific field, FRONTIERS aims to inspire and nurture the next generation of science journalists.

Application Deadline: May 6, 2025 (17:00 CEST). Round 3 call for applications [2].