Are you an experienced media representative with a background in journalism? If yes, this opportunity is for you! Falling Walls Science Summit Journalist Fellowship applications are now being accepted. To help foreign media representatives cover the issues of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024, the Falling Walls Foundation is presenting a journalist fellowship award. A few chosen media will be given invitations to the Falling Walls Science Summit, which will take place in Berlin from (7-9 November 2024.

According to the Falling Walls Foundation, journalists are invited to submit proposals explaining their preferred topic about the transdisciplinary schedule of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2024. The Summit will provide an exchange with famous partner organizations and speakers for those whose applications are accepted. Reporting may occur before, during, or after the Falling Walls Science Summit (7-9 November 2024. The fellowship funding seeks to support independent science journalism and further enhance public perceptions of Berlin as a center of scientific achievement on a global scale.

Important Details:

• Organized by: Falling Walls Foundation
• Application Deadline: September 25, 2024
• Important Dates: Berlin Science Week: November 1-10, 2024; Falling Walls Science Summit: November 7-9, 2024
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male and Female (female journalists are especially encouraged to apply)
• Target Group: Experienced science journalists
• Focus Area: Science journalism, innovation, and research
• Number of Opportunities: Approximately 12
• Duration: Includes events from November 1-10, 2024
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Germany (Berlin)

Topics of the 2024 Falling Walls Science Summit

Please choose up to three subjects for which you would like to report:

• Winning the Deep Tech Century: Europe’s Innovation Path
• Fusion Technology for Sustainable Energy
• Next-Gen Civic Science Leaders
• Feeding the World by 2050
• Renewables and Sustainable Chemistry Innovation
• Breakthroughs from Frontier Research
• Alternatives to Animal Testing with Cell Models
• Science Diplomacy’s Opportunities and Limits
• 4th Generation Universities Shaping Innovation
• 2024 Science Breakthroughs

Benefits

What will you benefit from?

• Fully funded fellowship covering travel expenses, accommodation in Berlin, and participation fees
• Access to Berlin Science Week and Falling Walls Science Summit events
• Exclusive insights into Berlin’s research landscape and innovation ecosystem
• Networking opportunities with leading scientists, researchers, and innovation leaders
• Comprehensive program including discussions with Berlin’s Senate and innovation representatives

Eligibility Criteria

What are the requirements?

• Applicants must be an experienced science journalist with a track record of covering scientific topics in established media outlets
• Open to journalists from any country
• Female journalists are especially encouraged to apply

Documents Requirement

Submit these documents:

• CV
• Two to three work samples on scientific topics
• Motivation letter (max. 500 words)

How to Apply?

To apply, please send your documents in one PDF file to the following email address:

Submission Email: [email protected]

To learn more, kindly visit the Falling Walls’  website.

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