Publication: Science Friday
Topic(s): Science, technology, medicine, environment, cycling
Rate: $0.80 – $1 per word
Deadline: Rolling
Submit Via: Pitch form (Airtable)

Science Friday is calling for pitches from writers around the world 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

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

Check their updated pitching guidelines here.

🎯 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.