Pitches wanted (science, technology, cycling) (worldwide) | 80 cents per word

COMPANY/PUBLICATION: SCIENCE FRIDAY

Science Friday is accepting pitches for digital stories that increase public access to science, technology, medicine, and the environment. The guidelines were recently updated (June 26, 2025), and the team is seeking clear, engaging journalism that’s timely, useful, or joyful. They welcome research-based stories, explainers, science-and-art intersections, policy coverage, and pieces centering historically excluded perspectives.

Writers should pitch fully developed story ideas (not general topics), aiming for 500–1,000 words (or up to 1,200 in Spanish). Pay is $0.80/word. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis via their pitch form.

Current priority: stories on the science of cycling. See the guidelines for more details.

International writers are welcome but must confirm Bill.com payment logistics before signing a contract.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Submissions: Via the webform

• Website: https://www.sciencefriday.com/

TO HELP YOU CRAFT YOUR PITCH:

• Learn more about the publication: Science Friday is a public radio program and digital publication that presents news, features, and interviews on science, technology, and related topics. It covers latest research, environmental issues, space exploration, health, and STEM culture through expert reporting, explainers, and listener-driven segments. The publication aims to make science accessible and engaging by bridging the gap between researchers and the public. More information here.

• Read through its selection of recent articles/stories, categorized into: Tiny Nature Triumphs, Science Goes to the Movies, Astronomy: Made in Latin America, Science Policy

• Review the submission guidelines here.

• Check out our collection of pitch excerpts on this page and find more sample pitches at The Open Notebook and at SuccessfulPitches.com.

• Do not forget to end your pitch with (1) a short introduction about yourself; (2) a few lines highlighting your writing experience, relevant credentials and publication credits; and (3) links to your strongest work or portfolio, and online profile.

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