European Geosciences Union (EGU) is offering science journalism fellowships for journalists to report on ongoing research within the Earth, planetary and space sciences. Successful applicants will receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. Winner(s) will receive part of the award in advance and part upon successful completion of their project(s). The winning project(s) should be completed within 12 months of the date of the award. The EGU 2015 General Assembly is taking place in Vienna, Austria from 12 to 17 April 2015. The application deadline is 19 November 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for 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, (2) preferably feature leading Europe-based researchers and (3) outline an original, creative and well-informed approach to the subject.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to journalists for undertaking research projects.
Scholarship Provider:Â The European Geosciences Union (EGU)
Scholarship can be taken at: Anywhere in the world (the EGU 2015 General Assembly is taking place in Vienna, Austria from 12 to 17 April 2015).
Eligibility: The EGU is 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, (2) preferably feature leading Europe-based researchers, and (3) outline an original, creative and well-informed approach to the subject. They particularly encourage applicants to submit proposals to report on new and exciting research areas that the wider public may be less familiar with.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Candidates from all over the world can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description:Â 
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is once again offering fellowships for journalists to report on ongoing research in the geosciences. Successful applicants will receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. Now in its 4th year, the successful and ever more popular EGU Science Journalism Fellowship aims to promote excellence in the reporting of geoscientific research. The award is intended to allow journalists to follow geoscientists on location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions, approaches, findings and motivation.
Number of award(s):Â A single or multiple fellowships can be awarded.
Duration of award(s): The winning project(s) should be completed within 12 months of the date of the award. Winner(s) will receive part of the award in advance and part upon successful completion of their project(s).
What does it cover? Successful applicants will receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: The EGU will inform applicants of the competition outcome in December or January. The winner(s) are encouraged to attend the EGU General Assembly in Vienna in April 2016 to discuss their projects and experience following scientists on location.
How to Apply:Â Applications must be written in English, and include:
(a) A proposal (2 pages): a working title, motivation, outline of approach, provisional plan of work, suggested publication outlets and an analysis of feasibility (including budget).
(b) A summary of experience (1 page): an account of professional affiliations, previous experience, expertise and acclaim.
Documents in 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. Applications must be submitted by e-mail in two PDF files [(a) and (b) above] to the EGU Media and Communications Manager, Bárbara Ferreira (media-at-egu.eu).
Scholarship Application Deadline:Â The application deadline is 19 November 2014.
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