The MBL (Marine Biological Laboratory) Logan Science Journalism Program

The Logan Science Journalism Program at the MBL, founded in 1986, offers professional science journalists, writers, editors, and broadcast journalists a chance to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in the process of basic biomedical and environmental research. Room, board, lab fees, and U.S. travel are covered for accepted fellows.

The Choice Is Yours: The program offers journalists the choice between two introductory intensive courses:

For Science/Health Journalists:
2015 Biomedical Hands-On Research Course
MBL, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

For Environmental Journalists:
2015 Environmental Hands-On Research Course
MBL, Woods Hole, and Plum Island Long Term Ecological Research site, Plum Island, Mass.

A limited number of fellowships are available for 2015. Applicants must be professional science journalists, writers, editors, or producers with at least three years experience. Preference will be given to print, online or broadcast journalists with staff positions, although freelancers will be considered.Staff seniority is not a criterion. A basic knowledge of biological principles and methods is advantageous, but is not essential.
Journalists who previously participated in the Biomedical Hands-On Research Course are eligible to apply for the Environmental Hands-On Research Course.  Journalists who previously participated in the Environmental Hands-On Research Course are eligible to apply for the Biomedical Hands-On Research Course.

Applications from minority group members are strongly encouraged.

2015 Program Dates: May 27 – June 5
Application Deadline: March 2
Apply Here