The Heidelberg Journalist in Residence program offers a paid stay for experienced journalists who focus on natural science, mathematics, or computer science. The “Journalist in Residence” can stay anywhere from three to six months to engage with scientists and gain insight into research. The openings take place annually.

The goal is to offer journalists the opportunity to familiarize themselves with several areas of research – depending on their interests – and to deepen their technical knowledge without the pressure of daily business. Journalists also are encouraged to learn more about the methods and possibilities of  “data-driven science.” Another objective of the program is to encourage dialogue between journalists and researchers. The daily contact with the researchers enables journalists to gain a better understanding of the way research works and of the researchers’ ways of thinking.