American School of Prehistoric Research Science Communication Fellowship

Submitted: 12/16/2024
Submitted By: Clara Alexander
Department: Anthropology
Institution: Harvard University
Job type: Other
Apply by: 02/01/2025
Application Email: calexander@fas.harvard.edu
Application URL: https://carat.fas.harvard.edu/applicant/newApplication?applicationPurposeId=12&fundingSourceId=9094

Intended for students and early career scholars researching Old World prehistory, the American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR) Science Communication Fellowship offers training and hands-on experience in public writing and multimedia communication. Selected applicants will attend one in- person workshop at Harvard University and several virtual trainings led by professional science writers and journalists. Fellows will survey the pop-science media landscape, learn craft and process in science communication, and publish a story for SAPIENS magazine about their research or perspectives. The ASPR, a department of Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, supports research and education in old world prehistory.

Participant outcomes:

pitch and publish a story for SAPIENS magazine
refine your science communication skills
develop strategies for working with journalists
gain an introduction to video production, podcasting, book publishing
network with media workers