The Falling Walls Fellowship: Science Journalism 757 views

Falling Walls Foundation announces opening of its The Falling Walls Fellowship 2019 for Journalists. In an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs, the foundation has created this Fellowship for Journalists.

About the fellowship:

• The fellowship is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.
• The selected fellows get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture, the Falling Walls Conference as well as an additional programme in Berlin around 8 and 9 November 2018.

Fellowship value: travel expenses (economy class), accommodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).

Eligibility:

• The fellowship is open to freelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
• Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
• The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the subject of sciences.

Application:

• Apply online by filling in the application form (both in English)
• Submit two work samples together
• CV
• Cover letter stating motivation