American School of Prehistoric Research Science Communication Workshop

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

Applications open January 2, 2025, and close February 1, 2025

For Harvard affiliates:

Apply HERE

For non-Harvard applicants:

  1. Click HERE to create a HarvardKey login
  2. Log in and submit your application HERE

2 thoughts on “American School of Prehistoric Research Science Communication Workshop

  1. That sounds like a great opportunity. Could you please provide more information? Especially for international ECRs. Thank you.

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