Retraction Watch covers science and research integrity through the lens of retractions. Its staff of two full-time journalists, as well as its two founding editors and a network of freelance writers, publish daily stories on research integrity, scientific misconduct, publishing, accountability, and more.
Thanks to funding from generous donors, we are able to offer a summer and fall journalism internship in 2025. The internship is 10 weeks long (with an possible extension up to 12 weeks), 35 hours per week, and pays $20/hour. It is a remote position. The intern is expected to write two to three stories per week.
Strong candidates will have a solid understanding of academic science and scientific publishing, as well as training in science journalism and a keen interest in accountability journalism.
The deadline to apply for the summer internship was March 7; the application is now closed. We’ll post the fall deadline and reopen the application at a later date. Your application package should include your resume, three samples of your work, and answers to these questions:
- Why are you interested in the internship at Retraction Watch?
- What training and/or experience do you have in accountability journalism?
- What skills and perspectives would you bring to Retraction Watch?
>> Apply at this link.<<
For questions or issues with the form, email managing editor Kate Travis at [email protected].