National Press Foundation NPF is offering fully funded Paris Accords of Science Communication journalism Fellowship. The Paris Accords of Science Communication offers journalists the opportunity to interact with scientific experts and learn better ways to communicate science to the public. This four-day training program will cover issues such as the neuroscience of hate; the science of pain; social determinants of health, childhood trauma, and its lifelong impact; as well as the plight of refugees and victims of human trafficking; and more. Journalists will also participate in field trips to scientific institutions. Moreover, this is a  Journalist-to-Journalist program open to journalists based in the United States and the European Union only.

Fully Funded NPF Journalism Fellowship

The fully funded fellowship covers airfare, ground transportation, hotel costs, and most meals. Moreover, NPF offers this professional development opportunity for journalists to enhance skills, increase knowledge and recharge their reporting on one of today’s most critical issues.

Who is eligible for the Fully Funded Journalism Fellowship?

Paris Accords of Science Communication journalism fellowship is open to journalists based on the US and the EU. Moreover, the fellows may be early-career to mid-career journalists, who have at least two published works within the span of the recent two years.

Also, the journalists should be available during the time of the Paris Accords of Science Communication training from October 21-24 in Paris.

How to apply for the NPF Journalism Fellowship?

Fellow Journalist may apply for the NPF Journalism Fellowship by completing and submitting the online registration form. Moreover, the journalist will require to provide:

•  Two samples of your work (from within the last year)
• A letter of support from an editor or supervisor (if you’re a freelancer, a letter from someone who has edited or published your work – and will publish your work in the future)

Also, while filling up the form, the journalists must provide an answer to questions concerning:

• Why are you interested in this program?
• How will you use this program to benefit your audience?
• Who are you? A brief, narrative autobiography.

Deadline

NPF will accept the application for the fully funded Journalism Fellowship in Paris until 10 July 2019.