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  "id": "1996-december-science-journalists",
  "slug": "1996-december-science-journalists",
  "url": "https://dwillis.github.io/uplink/article/1996-december-science-journalists.html",
  "year": 1996,
  "month": "December",
  "monthNum": 12,
  "headline": "Science journalists",
  "kicker": "",
  "author_name": "",
  "author_title": "",
  "affiliation": "",
  "summary": "The Knight Science Journalism Fellowships at MIT are accepting applications until March 1 for a nine-month program designed for mid-career journalists with at least three years of experience. Six journalists will be selected to participate in the fellowship beginning in September.",
  "keywords": [
    "fellowship",
    "journalism",
    "MIT"
  ],
  "topics": [
    "Journalism & Newsroom"
  ],
  "technologies": [],
  "full_text": "The deadline to apply for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowships at MIT is March 1.\n\nThe fellowship provides nine months of study in Cambridge, Mass., for mid-career science journalists.\n\nThe 14-year-old program is open to staff and freelance journalists working radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and news agencies, with at least three years' full time experience. Six journalists from the United States or Canada are chosen each year by a selection committee of leading science journalists and MIT faculty.\n\nThe winners will be named late in April for the academic year beginning Sept. 1.\n\nFor information, contact: Victor K. McElheny, Knight Science Journalism Fellowships, E32-300, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. 02319-4307",
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    "extracted_at": "2026-07-05",
    "verified": true
  },
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