CHF 5,000 BOLD Science Communication Fellowship

BOLD, the Jacobs Foundation's global platform on the science of child learning and development, is launching a science communication fellowship for early-career researchers. Up to three Fellows spend six months, part-time and fully remote, learning to write and make videos for caregivers and educators, and publish at least three pieces on BOLD's website and social channels. Each Fellow receives a CHF 5,000 stipend.

What you get:

• A CHF 5,000 stipend, paid 50% at the start and 50% at the end once all tasks and milestones are complete
• A writing workshop with BOLD's Editor-in-Chief
• Training on editing your own work and your colleagues'
• A monthly writing club with the BOLD team
• Expert training on making science communication videos for social media and writing for general audiences
• Your work published on BOLD's website and social media channels

What you'll do:

• Attend a virtual introduction in January 2027
• Give around six hours a month to content development and virtual training sessions
• Produce at least three pieces of content (articles, interviews or videos, agreed with the Editor-in-Chief)

• You are a scientist studying an aspect of children's learning and development
• You are an active researcher, no more than 10 years post-PhD (a PhD is not required)
• Open to applicants from anywhere in the world
• Application materials must be in English