The fellowships are aimed at:

Young Science Journalists
At least three years of professional experience working/freelancing for general or popular science media.

Science Communicators
At least three years of professional experience working in a scientific organization, science museum or science centre or as a freelancer in a position of press officer, curator, editor of (web) publications, organizer of outreach activities or similar.

Students
Students enrolled in a master course/PhD in science journalism or science communications, or who have completed a master’s degree in science journalism or science communication in the previous two years.

Age limit
The maximum age for participation in the school is 40 years.