The AAAS Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship

The AAAS Diverse Voices in Science Journalism Internship offers students from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in science reporting at Science magazine, the world’s largest interdisciplinary scientific journal.

This paid, 11-week summer internship takes place at AAAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., where interns work under the mentorship of award-winning editors and writers. Participants report on the scientific and technological issues shaping today’s world and contribute bylined articles to Science’s weekly news section.

Program Goals

  • Expand diversity and representation within science journalism.

  • Provide training and mentorship for aspiring science writers.

  • Strengthen reporting on science and technology in underserved communities.

What’s Offered

  • Paid 11-week internship at Science magazine.

  • Travel covered to and from Washington, D.C.

  • Mentorship from professional science journalists.

  • Opportunities to publish bylined work.

  • Orientation and wrap-up sessions alongside AAAS Mass Media Fellows.

Opportunity offered by:

American Association for the Advancement of Science

The AAAS seeks to “advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.” To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad…
Online application form
Opportunity type

Internship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)
Washington D.C.

Areas of focus

Environment
Equity/Inclusion
Health
Mental Health
Science
Underrepresented Community(ies)

This is a recurring opportunity