Slate is calling for compelling, world-shifting health and science features. If you’ve got a bold idea that challenges how people think about their bodies, their environments, or the systems they live in, this one’s for you.

What They’re Looking For:
Shannon Palus, Features Editor at Slate, wants pitches that are big, fresh, and thought-provoking. Stories should be deeply reported and ideally sit at the intersection of science, culture, and human behavior. Think of the kind of piece that makes someone pause and say, “I’ve never thought of it that way before.”

Rate:
Starts at $1,500 for longform reported features (2,500+ words). Higher pay is possible depending on complexity and scope.

Recent examples from Slate:

• The Cult of Bike Helmets
• Pour One Out (On Drinking and Health)
• The Parents Who Want Daughters—and Daughters Only
• Why Golden Retrievers Are Dying Younger
• Kidney Transplants and Racial Bias

How to Pitch:
Email Shannon directly at shannon.palus@slate.com with your pitch. Keep it sharp—explain your idea, why it matters now, and why you’re the one to write it. Attach or link to writing samples if possible.

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