WCSJ2019 and the WFSJ are delighted to offer International Travel Fellowships for attendees from all around the world. These fellowships are intended to enable those who otherwise could not attend to join us at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) in Lausanne, Switzerland (1-5 July 2019).

Eligibility: Anyone who actively writes, edits or produces science news, information or commentary for the independent media, working as staff employee or freelance journalist, is a member of one national Member Association belonging to WFSJ, and who normally would be unable to attend the Conference without financial assistance.

The fellowship will cover the following:

• air travel (economy airfare will be booked and purchased by WCSJ2019)
• local transportation to and from the airport
• visa fee
• accommodation on site (booked by WCSJ2019. Could be up to 5 nights or even 6 nights if  you agree to share a room with another grantee)
• registration fee fot the WCSJ2019
• if needed, small per diem (covering some meals not provided by the conference and some small expenses)