Abel Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists

Grant details

Abel Prize Travel Fellowships for Science Journalists

The World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), in association with Det Norske Videnskaps-Akademi / The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, is offering two travel fellowships for science journalists to attend the Abel Prize Week in Oslo, Norway (May 25-28, 2026).

The fellowships will allow two journalists to participate in the celebrations surrounding the Abel Prize, meet leading mathematicians, and report on the research the award recognizes.

Selected journalists will have access to official events organized by The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, including the Abel Prize award ceremony, with opportunities to interview the Abel Prize laureate(s).

Two travel fellowships will be awarded:

🏆 One to a science journalist from anywhere in the world
🏆 One to a science journalist based in Europe

Location

All Locations (Open to Anyone)

Funding Type

Fellowship

Organization

The World Federation of Science Journalists / The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters

Focus Area

Subject Area

Science

Award Size

Fellowships will cover travel costs to and from Oslo, travel health insurance, per diem ground transportation to and from airports, hotel accommodation (including breakfast) during the Abel Prize Week, and access to all official Abel Prize Week events, including the award ceremony.

Career Stage

Professional science journalists working full-time (on staff or as freelancers) in print, digital, broadcast, podcasting or multimedia. Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in science journalism, preferably with coverage related to mathematics or fundamental science

Editor's Note

Questions? Contact WFSJ Board Director Subhra Priyadarshini at subhra.priyadarshini@wfsj.org

Deadline

04/05/2026