Apply for the 2025 Author Cohort!

Apply through December 2, 2025.

Want to become an author for SciCommBites, or know someone who might? We’re looking for folks interested in summarizing recent science communication and public engagement research papers. If that sounds like you or someone you know, please apply and share this call with others you think would be interested!

SciCommBites is looking for authors who

• want to gain a deeper understanding of sci comm literature and bridge research with practice,
• have some experience in sci comm, such as learning, researching, training, or doing,
• have some experience reading peer-reviewed academic literature (not necessarily in sci comm),
• communicate in a timely manner, and can be attentive to deadlines and Slack communications,
• are open to feedback and have a growth mindset,
• can work independently and in a team.

SciCommBites authors will

• alternate between writing a bite one month and editing a bite the next month,
• have an average commitment of 14 hours per writing month, and 6 hours per editing month,
• be able to commit to SciCommBites for 1 year.

Author benefits:  Authors will receive a small stipend on the order of $750, in addition to the chance to develop professionally as a writer and editor, become more familiar with sci comm literature, and improve their teamwork and mentoring skills. Other benefits include individual coaching from a science communication instructor, networking with people from institutions worldwide, and the possibility of traveling to attend and cover sci comm conferences.

All early-career science communicators are encouraged to apply. The authors who write for other Science Bites blogs (e.g., Astrobites) are usually graduate researchers in the science discipline covered by the blog; however, researchers typically come to the science of science communication from a diversity of other fields. We want to capture that diversity in our hiring, and thus encourage early career researchers from all science fields to apply. Individuals from underrepresented groups and non-native English speakers are also especially encouraged to apply. If you are passionate about sharing the latest research in science communication research and enjoy writing, we want to hear from you! 

For more details, please visit scicommbites.org/apply.