About the Program
The Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), in collaboration with the Science Journalists Association of Australia (SJAA), is offering a paid stay for a practising journalist with at least 3 years' experience who focuses on science, health, technology, and environment reporting. The ‘Science Journalist-in-Residence’ (SJiR) can stay for three months (or up to a maximum of four months) to engage with our scientists and gain insight into our research.
In this initial pilot program, created with funding from the Copyright Agency's Cultural Fund, only Australian citizens and permanent residents are able to apply. The SJiR will need to complete their residency within the window of January 31 and May 31, 2025.
Activities
During their stay, the journalist will pursue the following activities:
- Mutual exchange with the researchers at IMB
- An internal seminar about science journalism/communication, pitched at practising scientists
- Research for potential projects/publications
We do not expect the journalists to publish anything related to IMB. Instead, the program supports free and editorially independent journalism.
