Next Generation Initiative

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Editorial Fellows Program is a professional development opportunity for rising experts who want to enhance their writing and communications skills on the subjects of nuclear risk, climate change, disruptive technologies. The Fellowship was established to help the Bulletin expand its list of regular contributors and to platform a broader set of perspectives on managing existential risks. The overall goal is to support a next-generation cohort of confident and experienced writers by providing direct access to our highly-respected and experienced editorial team.

Editorial Fellows have experience in one of the Bulletin’s three main areas: nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies. They have an established record of publishing quality work or have been identified as an emerging leader in their respective fields. Fellows produce four pieces per year and are compensated for each published article.

A designated editor works closely with each fellow to shape and develop their stories. Working with the Communications Team, Fellows also help to promote their work for the Bulletin.

Each Fellowship lasts one year with the potential opportunity to renew. Fellows are chosen by the Bulletin’s editor-in-chief in consultation with the CEO and editorial staff.

Application information for the current cycle is posted here.