Ad Hoc Mentoring for Science Journalists from the Global South

The Open Notebook offers free, one-on-one remote mentoring on an ad hoc basis for aspiring, early-career, and mid-career journalists, with a focus on those who live in or are from regions in the Global South. The length and nature of these mentoring arrangements is variable depending on the mentees’ needs and circumstances. There is typically a waiting list for people who wish to participate in this program.

“The opportunity to be part of The Open Notebook’s mentorship program has been truly transformative for me—both personally and professionally. My mentor’s thoughtful guidance, generous support, and deep knowledge have helped me see science journalism from a wider perspective and has given me the confidence to think more globally, trust my voice, and explore new directions in my reporting. I’m so grateful to The Open Notebook for making this program possible. Its work continues to be a guiding light for so many emerging science journalists, including myself. I deeply appreciate the care and vision you've brought to this initiative. Thanks to TON, I’m walking away from this experience with sharpened skills, a stronger sense of purpose, and a clearer path forward.”

Esra ÖzEditor at TV 100, Turkey

Eligibility

We welcome any science journalist or aspiring science journalist who would find individualized, one-on-one mentoring helpful and who lives in or is an immigrant from any country that is commonly considered part of the Global South. We will also occasionally consider requests from other people who are not from the Global South but who can demonstrate that they have faced higher-than-average barriers to entry into the field of science journalism.

Cost

There is no cost to take part in this program.

How to Apply

Our simple application form is below.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email TON executive director and editor-in-chief Siri Carpenter: siricarpenter@theopennotebook.com.