Open Call: Journalists in Residence Program at Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Journalists independent of format can apply until November 15, 2024
2024-10-07
(Press-News.org)
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a PhD-granting research institute near Vienna. It was founded in 2009, with the bold ambition of providing the best possible environment to conduct innovative frontier research. It is dedicated to transcending traditional boundaries of disciplines, cutting-edge infrastructure, training the next generation of scientific leaders, and increasing the impact of science through science engagement as well as technology transfer. It is home to 82 research groups across all fields, and will double in size until 2036 to 150 research groups and more than 2,000 employees.
At a Glance - the ISTA Journalist in Residence program
Duration: 3 – 6 months, starting spring 2025
Stipend: €15,000
Location: ISTA Campus in Klosterneuburg, near Vienna, Austria
Criteria: Experienced journalists, independent of format
Language: English is working language at ISTA, journalistic output may be in any language
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024, 11:59 PM (CET)
Fixed activities: at least three workshops offered to ISTA community and participation in the closing event of the residency, sharing the results of the work accomplished during the residency.
Fields and their cross-overs: Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Genetics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Astronomy, System Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Material Science
Benefits for applicants
Access to world-class researchers: As a journalist in residence, you will gain exclusive access to ISTA’s vibrant campus, an interdisciplinary hub where innovative research is conducted at the highest level. You will directly interact with pioneers of their fields. The first three residents appreciated the possibility to engage regularly with two research groups and immerse themselves in such collaborations more deeply.
Inspiration and insight: This residency is designed to inspire and inform your storytelling with direct insights from the frontlines of science. You will have the opportunity to attend seminars, labs, lectures, and colloquia, experiencing the day-to-day workings of a world-renowned research institution.
Expand your network: Connect not only with leading researchers, but also with the local science communication and journalism scene. Previous residents have taken away lasting professional relationships that span beyond the duration of the residency.
Develop your craft: Use this dedicated time to focus on your text or audiovisual production with fewer distractions, surrounded by the tranquil Vienna Woods, while at the same time gaining access to Vienna as a cultural hub of rich scientific history.
Application process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications until October 31, 2023, 11:59 PM (CET). It should include a CV, a letter of motivation, samples of their published work independent of format, and a proposal of planned activities, including 2-3 specific research groups they envision to engage with.
More information: https://ista.ac.at/en/institute/residencies/
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Contact at ISTA
Florian Schlederer
journalistresidency@ista.ac.at
+43 664 8832 6174
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