The second call for applications for the FRONTIERS Residency Program closed on September 25, 2024, and received 47 applications from science journalists worldwide.

This round of the FRONTIERS Residency Program received submissions from journalists from 25 different nationalities, representing a broad range of career levels: 9 early-career journalists, 24 mid-career professionals, and 14 experienced journalists, with more than 10 years of experience. Applicants have submitted journalistic projects to be developed at scientific institutions, with 42 potential host institutions in 10 different countries, committing to offer opportunities for science journalists to report on various research areas in the Life, Physical, and Social Sciences.

Applications are currently under review by a committee of experts from the FRONTIERS consortium and its Advisory Board, with results expected to be announced by November 2024. Selected applicants will start their science journalism residences by Spring 2025. So far, 7 science journalists have become FRONTIERS Fellows.

FRONTIERS welcomes applications from science journalists of any nationality wishing to develop their projects at research institutions across EU Member States and countries associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe Program. The third call for FRONTIERS Residency applications is scheduled to open in early Spring 2025.