Funded Fellowships for Journalists from Falling Walls Foundation in Germany

The Falling Walls Foundation is offering two types of fellowships for science journalists: The Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists and the Berlin Science Week Fellowship in Berlin, Germany.

Falling Walls Science Fellowship for Journalists:

The foundation is offering 10 places for journalists from all over the world to join the fellowship from 7 to 10 November, 2019. This fellowship was created in an effort to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs. Fellows get the opportunity to attend all of the events on 8 and 9 November (Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture, Falling Walls Engage and the Falling Walls Conference). 

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.
2. Freelance and full-time journalists or bloggers can apply.
3. Professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.
4. The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about the science topics.

Benefits:

1. Travel expenses (economy class).
2. Hotel accommodation for 3 nights.
3. Conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events).

Berlin Science Week Fellowship:

Ten fellows are invited to attend events of the fourth Berlin Science Week as well as the program of the Falling Walls Conference (Falling Walls Lab, Venture, Engage, Welcome Reception on 8 November and Conference on 9 November). The Fellowship Program is a great possibility to connect with Berlin-based and international scientific institutions and to network with colleagues from all over the world. The program also includes a guided tour to selected scientific institutions in Berlin and participation in the Berlin Science Award ceremony on 7 November, hosted by the Governing Mayor of Berlin.

Eligibility Criteria:

Science journalists with a minimum of 3 years of professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about science topics.

Benefits:

1. Hotel accommodation for 4 nights (including breakfast)
2. Free tickets to the Falling Walls events on 8/9 November
3. Free meals during the events and participation at the Berlin Science Week 

Note: The Berlin Science Week Fellowship does not include travel costs to and from Berlin.
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