Deadline: 18 March 2024
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) offers Taylor/Blakeslee Graduate Fellowships to working journalists and students of outstanding ability who have been accepted for enrollment in graduate-level programs in science writing.
Science writing includes writing about science, medicine, health, technology, and the environment for the general public. Fellowships are not available to those intending to pursue careers in technical writing.
Funding Information
- Fellowships of $6,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Journalists with at least two years of mass media experience are particularly invited to apply. This can include work on a college newspaper or other journalistic experience involving reporting in any field.
- CASW welcomes anyone who can show good writing skills and interest in science journalism to seek these fellowships.
- Students must have an undergraduate degree and must convince the CASW selection committee of their ability and intention to pursue a career in writing about science for the general public.
- Fellowship funds are to be used to enable the student to complete requirements of the graduate program. They are not to be applied to fund an internship. Past recipients have used their fellowships to help cover tuition and fees, living expenses, equipment, and travel.
- Applicants must be accepted by at least one institution prior to the fellowship application deadline, unless the institution of their choice has a later date for acceptances.
- Fellows may attend school either full-time or part-time. Applicants who are already enrolled should provide evidence that they have a full year of study remaining to acquire a master’s degree or graduate certificate.
- Members of groups traditionally underrepresented in science and media professions are encouraged to apply.
For more information, visit CASW.
