We have three types of fellowships available for travel to this year's combined meeting in Spokane, Washington. Assistance is available for students, freelancers, and a subset of staff journalists.
Name: NASW Freelance Travel Fellowship Eligibility: Open to NASW members who are freelance writers. Description: Provides up to $800.00 to cover the costs of attending the 2007 Science in Society workshops. These fellowships are supported by the Authors Coalition of America funds. Note: Before receiving reimbursement, fellows must submit a short report of one or more aspects of the workshops, suitable for publication on the NASW Web site and potentially in ScienceWriters. Assignments will be made prior to the meeting and must be filed within 48 hours after the assigned session. More information will be available after grants are awarded. TO APPLY: Send a short (less than 500 words) statement of interest and a copy of your CV to Diane McGurgan, director@nasw.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Name: NASW Graduate Travel Fellowship Eligibility: Open to current NASW student members enrolled in a science writing program. Description: Provides up to $800.00 to cover the costs of attending the 2007 Science in Society workshops. These fellowships are supported by the Authors Coalition of America funds. Note: Before receiving reimbursement, fellows must submit a short report of one or more aspects of the workshops, suitable for publication on the NASW Web site and potentially in ScienceWriters. Assignments will be made prior to the meeting and must be filed within 48 hours after the assigned session. More information will be available after grants are awarded. TO APPLY: Send a short (less than 500 words) statement of interest and a copy of your CV to Diane McGurgan, director@nasw.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Name: CASW Traveling Fellowship Eligibility: The fellowships are intended primarily for journalists from publications and broadcast outlets that do not routinely cover major science meetings or employ a full-time science writer. Description: The fellowships offer up to $1,200.00 to cover the costs of attending the 2007 New Horizons in Science Briefings. TO APPLY: Submit three collated sets containing each of the following: 1) a brief (no more than 500-word) expression of interest; 2) a resume (with home and office telephone numbers); 3) no more than 3 clips or broadcast transcripts (on any topic); 4) a nominating letter from a senior editor, news director or producer. Mail submissions to: CASW New Horizons Fellowships, P. O. Box 910, Hedgesville, WV 25427 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
