{"id":12276,"date":"2026-08-11T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/?page_id=12276"},"modified":"2026-08-17T13:47:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T10:47:51","slug":"maria-leptin-embo-science-journalism-fellowship-applications-are-openmaria-leptin-embo-bilim-gazeteciligi-burs-basvurulari-acildi-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/news-announcements\/maria-leptin-embo-science-journalism-fellowship-applications-are-openmaria-leptin-embo-bilim-gazeteciligi-burs-basvurulari-acildi-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Maria Leptin \u2013 EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship Applications Are Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"90px 0px 90px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='90px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-has-one-half tatsu-row-has-two-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-BygEHx0hRo\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-single-image tatsu-module tatsu-image-lazyload tatsu-rJhHlR3As  \" ><div class=\"tatsu-single-image-inner \" style=\"width : 1080px;\" ><div class = \"tatsu-single-image-padding-wrap\" style = \"padding-bottom : 177.77777777778%;\" ><\/div><img class = \"tatsu-gradient-border\" alt = \"\" title = \"EMBO story_\" data-src = \"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/EMBO-story_.png\" src =\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mNkYAAAAAYAAjCB0C8AAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  \/><\/div><style>.tatsu-rJhHlR3As .tatsu-single-image-inner{border-style: solid;max-width: 100%;}.tatsu-rJhHlR3As.tatsu-single-image{transform: translate3d(0px,0px, 0);}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Hk9BxR2Rj.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-half tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-S1Ek1AEUbe  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-S1Ek1AEUbe.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-S1Ek1AEUbe.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;}<\/style>\n<h5><strong>Maria Leptin \u2013 EMBO Science Journalism Fellowship Applications Are Open!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-rkaUlC3Ri  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-rkaUlC3Ri.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p><strong>Maria Leptin \u2013 EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships<\/strong> support journalists who wish to develop their scientific knowledge and understanding in the life sciences and related fields, as well as life scientists who wish to transition to a full-time career in science journalism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants wishing to apply to the programme must reside in <strong>EMBC<\/strong> member countries and must carry out their in-person work in <strong>EMBC<\/strong> member countries. There is no age limit for applying to the programme. Journalists who wish to develop their scientific knowledge and understanding in the life sciences and related fields must work as staff or freelance journalists as their primary profession, provide suitable examples of their published work, and plan to spend the fellowship period at research institutes. Life scientists who wish to transition to a full-time career in science journalism must have at least a master\u2019s degree, document their previous journalistic activities in the life sciences and related fields with suitable examples of their work, and plan to spend the fellowship period as a full-time internship or similar work at the newsrooms of media organizations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fellowship Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fellows are provided with a daily fellowship allowance in varying amounts depending on the country, to contribute to travel and living expenses.The fellowship duration is <strong>3\u20136 months<\/strong> for journalists and <strong>3\u201312 months<\/strong> for life scientists who wish to transition to a full-time career in science journalism.Journalist fellows are expected to attend a two-day workshop organized by <strong>EMBO<\/strong> in Heidelberg, Germany. Travel and accommodation expenses for this workshop are covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications will be submitted through the <strong>EMBO Application System<\/strong> by <strong>30 September 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application and detailed information:<\/strong><br \/>\nEMBO \u2013 Maria Leptin | EMBO Science Journalism Fellowships<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nterry.oconnor@embo.org<br \/>\nembo@tubitak.gov.tr<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-r1AJNF_kZg  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-r1AJNF_kZg.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}.tatsu-r1AJNF_kZg.tatsu-text-block-wrap{margin: 40px 0px 30px 0px;}<\/style>\n<p><em>11.08.2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-column-bg-image tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-column-overlay tatsu-animate-none\" ><\/div><\/div><style>.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}.tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj.tatsu-column > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-column-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}.tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-left-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj > .tatsu-column-inner > .tatsu-right-divider{z-index: 9999;}@media only screen and (max-width:1377px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (min-width:768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj.tatsu-column{width: 50%;}}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.tatsu-row > .tatsu-Byg5rgC3Cj.tatsu-column{width: 100%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-section-background-wrap\"><div class = \"tatsu-section-background tatsu-bg-lazyload\" data-src = \"\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tatsu-overlay tatsu-section-overlay\"><\/div><style>.tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs .tatsu-section-pad{padding: 90px 0px 90px 0px;}.tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs .tatsu-section-offset-wrap{transform: translateY(-0px);}.tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs > .tatsu-bottom-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs > .tatsu-top-divider{z-index: 9999;}.tatsu-BkbVBeRhRs .tatsu-section-overlay{mix-blend-mode: normal;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div><a href=\"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/news-announcements\/maria-leptin-embo-science-journalism-fellowship-applications-are-openmaria-leptin-embo-bilim-gazeteciligi-burs-basvurulari-acildi-2\/\" class=\"exp-read-more exp-read-more-underlined\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12282,"parent":6116,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12276","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12276"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12397,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12276\/revisions\/12397"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6116"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12282"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tto.bau.edu.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}