ASPR Science Communication Workshop: Application Instructions
Intended for students and early career scholars researching Old World prehistory, the American School of Prehistoric Research (ASPR) Science Communication Fellowship offers training and hands-on experience in public writing and multimedia communication. Selected applicants will attend one in- person workshop at Harvard University and several virtual trainings led by professional science writers and journalists. Fellows will survey the pop-science media landscape, learn craft and process in science communication, and publish a story for SAPIENS magazine about their research or perspectives. The ASPR, a department of Harvard University’s Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, supports research and education in old world prehistory.
Participant outcomes:
- pitch and publish a story for SAPIENS magazine
- refine your science communication skills
- develop strategies for working with journalists
- gain an introduction to video production, podcasting, book publishing
- network with media workers
The in-person dates for the workshop are April 5-6, 2025. Meetings will continue remotely until the second week in May.
That sounds like a great opportunity. Could you please provide more information? Especially for international ECRs. Thank you.
Hi! Please send me an email (calexander@fas.harvard.edu) and I’ll be happy to answer any questions.
Hi there, I just wanted to ask by when will we hear the results of our application?
Most likely by April!