WCSJ London Travel Fellowship UK 2027

The WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowships support journalists (journalism may be their primary or secondary profession), journalism students, or students in related fields, who would otherwise be unable to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists 2027 (WCSJ2027) in London on 6–9 September 2027. These fellowships aim to broaden international participation, increase diversity, and improve access for professionals who have limited funding opportunities in their own countries or organisations.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 23, 2026
• Study LevelTraining
• SponsorWorld Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ)
• Course to studyClimate Change , Communication and Media , Engineering , Health Sciences , Media , Media & Journalism , Media and Communication , Science
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive

• Financial support towards travel
• Visa costs
• Limited local transport
• Up to six nights of accommodation
• Together with full conference registration
• Refreshments and lunches during the conference

The fellowship does not include per diem payments.

Requirements

1. Journalists and other media professionals covering science and related fields, such as engineering, climate or health – even if science journalism isn’t your primary profession.
2. Students in science journalism, journalism, media studies, science communication or related fields.
3. Those carrying out research and teaching in journalism, media studies or science communication, as long as they have a proven track record in journalism.

1. Journalists and other media professionals covering science and related fields, such as engineering, climate or health – even if science journalism isn’t your primary profession.
2. Students in science journalism, journalism, media studies, science communication or related fields.
3. Those carrying out research and teaching in journalism, media studies or science communication, as long as they have a proven track record in journalism.

Applications will be assessed through a competitive international review process based on the published selection criteria. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding.

Before Applying, Applicants should ensure they:

• are available to attend the entire conference (6–10 September 2027);
• have checked whether they require a UK Standard Visitor visa (here and here);
• hold a passport valid until the end of September 2027 or have already applied for a new or renewed passport and can provide evidence of the application;
• can complete the application and all supporting documents in English.

Selection Process

Applications are assessed in two stages. Professional reviewers assess the applicant's professional work, motivation and potential contribution to WCSJ2027. Authorised WCSJ2027 Travel Fellowship administrators carry out administrative and eligibility checks and consider additional programme objectives, including financial need and the overall composition of the Travel Fellowship cohort, before final funding decisions are made.

Applications will be assessed against selection criteria including:

1. Commitment to science journalism and the journalism profession, demonstrated through professional experience, activities or other evidence of engagement with accurate, fair, critical and independent journalism.
2. Professional development and engagement with the science journalism community, including involvement in relevant professional networks, associations, training, teaching or other activities that contribute to the profession.
3. Motivation for attending WCSJ2027, including a clear, engaging and well-expressed explanation of why attending this particular World Conference of Science Journalists is important to you.
4. Potential benefit and contribution, including what you expect to learn, how attending WCSJ2027 could benefit your professional work, and the expertise and experience you can share with other participants.
5. Sharing the benefits of WCSJ2027, including how you plan to share what you learn and extend the impact of your participation to colleagues, professional communities or audiences in your country or region.
6. Quality of professional work, based primarily on the three work examples provided. English proficiency will not be used to assess the quality of work originally produced in another language.
7. Need for financial support, including the funding available to you and the reasons why you would be unable to attend WCSJ2027 without additional support.

Application Documents

Applicants will be asked to provide information about their professional background and experience, including:

• current employer, institution or professional affiliation;
• current role and years of professional experience;
• CV or résumé (maximum two pages);
• professional biography;
• examples of published work from the past two years (written, audio, video or multimedia);
• a supporting letter from an employer, editor, educational institution or relevant professional association.

As part of the application, candidates will also be asked to answer several professional questions, including:

• why they wish to attend WCSJ2027;
• what they hope to learn at the conference;
• how attending will benefit their professional work;
• what expertise they will contribute to the WCSJ2027 community;
• how they intend to share the knowledge gained after the conference; 
• a funding statement explaining what financial support is already available and why additional assistance is needed.

Applicants whose work is not in English may submit AI-assisted translations, provided these faithfully reflect the original work. Original versions must also be supplied to enable assessment by multilingual reviewers.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Interested and qualified? Go to World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2027 on app.oxfordabstracts.com to apply
2. Review the fellowship requirements and prepare your CV, work samples, and supporting letter
3. Prepare a 150–300 word professional biography
4. Provide three examples of your work or relevant URLs
5. Write a 500-word motivation statement
6. Provide a plan explaining how you will share what you learn
7. Include a supporting letter from an employer, editor, educational institution, or relevant association
8. Provide passport information and details about professional experience and affiliation
9. Complete the online fellowship application and submit before the deadline

10. For more information, kindly visit WCSJ webpage.

For more information, visit WCSJ scholarship webpage.