For
the year 2019, The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is calling applications for
Science Journalism Fellowships of up to €5k. Fellowships are available for
international students.
the year 2019, The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is calling applications for
Science Journalism Fellowships of up to €5k. Fellowships are available for
international students.
The
aim of the fellowship is to promote excellence in geoscience reporting.
aim of the fellowship is to promote excellence in geoscience reporting.
EGU,
the European Geosciences Union, is Europe’s premier geosciences union,
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space
sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. It was established in
September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the
European Union of Geosciences (EUG) and has headquarters in Munich, Germany. It
is a non-profit international union of scientists with about 15,000 members
from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are
professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and
space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
the European Geosciences Union, is Europe’s premier geosciences union,
dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space
sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. It was established in
September 2002 as a merger of the European Geophysical Society (EGS) and the
European Union of Geosciences (EUG) and has headquarters in Munich, Germany. It
is a non-profit international union of scientists with about 15,000 members
from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are
professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and
space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: December 6, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships are available to
Journalists to pursue research. - Study
Subject: The fellowships enable
journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in
the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants
receiving up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. - Scholarship Award:
The EGU may award single or multiple fellowships, with a total of up to
€5000 allocated between the selected candidates. The award is not to
function as a salary or to cover applicant’s wages, but rather to fund all
or partial expenses related to their projects. The award can, for example,
cover travel-related costs, such as flights and accommodation, as well as
expenses related to video, audio or photography. Winner(s) will receive
part of the award in advance and part upon successful completion of their
project(s). If required, they will also receive assistance in liaising
with scientists. In addition, winner(s) will be invited, with travel
expenses paid up to €1000, to attend the EGU General Assembly following
completion of their projects to discuss their experience following
scientists on location. - Nationality:
Fellowships are available for International
students. - Number
of Scholarships: Numbers not
given - Scholarship can
be taken in Germany
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible
Countries: Fellowships are available for
international students.
Countries: Fellowships are available for
international students.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
EGU
Science Journalism Fellowships differ from other science journalism prizes.
Rather than awarding a published piece of science reporting, the EGU funds
innovative proposals to report on geoscientific research not yet in the public
sphere. The award offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on
location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions,
approaches, findings and motivation. The aim of the fellowship is to promote
excellence in geoscience reporting.
Science Journalism Fellowships differ from other science journalism prizes.
Rather than awarding a published piece of science reporting, the EGU funds
innovative proposals to report on geoscientific research not yet in the public
sphere. The award offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on
location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions,
approaches, findings and motivation. The aim of the fellowship is to promote
excellence in geoscience reporting.
We
are now inviting proposals from professional, active journalists to report on
ongoing research within the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Competitive
proposals will: (1) focus on a topic in the geosciences (including planetary
and space sciences) with potential broad public appeal and within the remit of
EGU’s scientific divisions, (2) outline an original, well-informed approach to
the subject, (3) and feature leading Europe-based researchers and/or have
European relevance.
are now inviting proposals from professional, active journalists to report on
ongoing research within the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Competitive
proposals will: (1) focus on a topic in the geosciences (including planetary
and space sciences) with potential broad public appeal and within the remit of
EGU’s scientific divisions, (2) outline an original, well-informed approach to
the subject, (3) and feature leading Europe-based researchers and/or have
European relevance.
English
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Language Requirements: Applicants whose
first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of
proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
Application Procedure
How
to Apply: Applications must be written in English
and include the three criteria given above for competitive proposals. Two
documents are required:
to Apply: Applications must be written in English
and include the three criteria given above for competitive proposals. Two
documents are required:
(a)
A proposal (2 pages): a working title, motivation, outline of approach,
provisional plan of work, and suggested publication outlets. This document must
also include a detailed budget and an outline of the feasibility of completing
the project on schedule and with the budget requested.
(b) A summary of experience (1 page): an account of professional affiliations,
previous experience, expertise and acclaim.
A proposal (2 pages): a working title, motivation, outline of approach,
provisional plan of work, and suggested publication outlets. This document must
also include a detailed budget and an outline of the feasibility of completing
the project on schedule and with the budget requested.
(b) A summary of experience (1 page): an account of professional affiliations,
previous experience, expertise and acclaim.
Documents
in a file (a) should not include the applicant’s name, gender, contact details,
or any other information that identifies the candidate, as this part of the
application will be judged anonymously.
in a file (a) should not include the applicant’s name, gender, contact details,
or any other information that identifies the candidate, as this part of the
application will be judged anonymously.
To
apply, interested journalists must fill in the online form, where applicants can upload the two PDF
files (a) and (b), by 6 December 2018. Submissions by this deadline will be
evaluated by a committee comprised of practising geoscientists and science
communicators. The EGU will inform applicants of the competition outcome in
January 2019.
apply, interested journalists must fill in the online form, where applicants can upload the two PDF
files (a) and (b), by 6 December 2018. Submissions by this deadline will be
evaluated by a committee comprised of practising geoscientists and science
communicators. The EGU will inform applicants of the competition outcome in
January 2019.