Publication: Science Friday
Topic(s): Science, technology, medicine, environment, cycling
Rate: $0.80 per word
Deadline: Rolling
Submit Via: Pitch form (Airtable)

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🔍 What They’re Looking For:

Science Friday is calling for fully developed story pitches (not general topics) from writers who can make science feel urgent, joyful, or useful. They want pieces that:

• Explain scientific research or breakthroughs clearly
• Explore intersections of science and art or policy
• Center voices from historically excluded communities
• Dive into medicine, tech, the environment—or all three

🔥 Priority right now: The science of cycling. Think physics, physiology, innovation, climate impact, or cycling policy with a science lens.

Length: 500–1,000 words (up to 1,200 if you’re writing in Spanish).
Payment: $0.80/word.

Full updated guidelines (as of June 26, 2025):
Read the pitch guide

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🧠 Resources/Guides:

• About Science Friday
• Recent articles: Browse Stories

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🎯 How To Get This Client:

Come correct with:

• A focused pitch: what’s the story, why now, and how you’ll report it
• A clear angle that fits SciFri’s goal of increasing public access to science
• Show your credentials or connection to the subject—don’t wing it

P.S.: Their editorial team does read pitches from new writers, so give it your best.

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