The Ann Johnson Institute for Science, Technology & Society (AJI) has partnered with Release Peace—a non-profit, non-partisan organization headquartered in The Hague. This partnership will offer AJI scholars the opportunity to work with professional editors to author and publish articles on a range of topics examining the background and context of contemporary or historical issues of importance to science and technology.

AJI Scholars will develop non-academic articles of approximately 1000 words over the course of the academic year. These articles will focus on background and context rather than opinion or argument to be published in Release Peace: The Magazine. This magazine is widely read by professionals in policymaking, NGOs, the UN and think tanks making it a valuable opportunity to gain visibility and influence.

AJI Scholars will meet virtually and in person three times as a cohort over the course of the year to discuss article ideas, share challenges and opportunities, and build community. AJI Scholars will meet separately with their editors over the course of the year to discuss, draft and refine their articles for publication. Articles should be ready for publication by May 2026.

Applications to be an AJI Scholar can be made as individuals or in groups as co-authors. If applying as a group, please submit a single application. Applications should include name(s), major(s), 300 words discussing your interest in being an AJI scholar. If applying as a group your interest in being an AJI Scholar should focus on why the group is interested (not everyone separately). Please submit applications on the AJI website under “AJI Scholar”.