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Vacancy title:
Abel Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists 2026
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Media, Communications & Writing, Science & Engineering, Social Services & Nonprofit]
Jobs at:
World Federation of Science Journalists
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 5 2026
Duty Station:
Oslo, Norway | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), in association with The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, is offering two travel fellowships for science journalists to attend the Abel Prize Week in Oslo, Norway, from 25–28 May 2026. The fellowships will allow two journalists to participate in the celebrations surrounding the prestigious Abel Prize, meet leading mathematicians, and report on the research it recognizes.
Responsibilities or duties
Participate in the celebrations surrounding the prestigious Abel Prize, meet leading mathematicians, and report on the research it recognizes.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
- Be professional science journalists working as full-time on staff or as freelancers
- Demonstrate recent experience (within the last 5 years) in science journalism, preferably with coverage related to mathematics or fundamental science
- Be able to attend the entire Abel Prize Week in Oslo (25–28 May 2026)
- Applications are welcome from journalists working in print, digital, broadcast, podcasting, or multimedia formats.
Experience needed
Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in science journalism, preferably with coverage related to mathematics or fundamental science.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Benefits of World Federation of Science Journalists - Abel Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists
- Travel costs to and from Oslo, managed and reimbursed by WFSJ. This includes travel health insurance, per diem ground transportation to and from airports
- Hotel accommodation (including breakfast) during the Abel Prize Week, covered by The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters
- Access to all official Abel Prize Week events, including the award ceremony. Some events include lunch, dinner or refreshments
- Participation in activities organized by The Academy
- Opportunities to interview the Abel Prize laureate(s)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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Application Date and Process
05 April, 2026
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