Category: Grants

  • HEIDELBERG INSTITUTE FOR THEORETICAL STUDIES (HITS): CALL FOR “JOURNALIST IN RESIDENCE” IN 2020 AND 2021

     

    Are you an experienced science journalist? Would you like to delve into new areas of research and deepen your technical knowledge? Or learn more about the methods and potentials of data-driven science in Germany? The “Journalist in Residence” program at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) offers a stay of three to six months. Acceptance into the program is compensated with €5,000 per month, the deadline for applications for two positions — one in 2020 and another in 2021 — is 10 September 2019.

    The Program

    The “Journalist in Residence” program is geared towards freelance and staff science journalists with at least five years of experience and a focus on the natural sciences and technology It is open to all media (print, online, radio, TV), one of its goals is to encourage dialogue between journalists and researchers, thus providing journalists with a better understanding of the way research works and how researchers think. Journalists are not expected to publish anything related to HITS in return. Instead, the program supports free and independent journalism.

    A good command of spoken and written English is mandatory. More information on the program, application requirements and FAQ, are available at https://www.h-its.org/en/press/journalist-in-residence-program

    Please send your application by e-mail to peter.saueressig@h-its.org. The HITS communications team will be present and ready for questions at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) in Lausanne, Switzerland, in early July.

    The Institute

    HITS is a private, non-profit basic research institute where 120 scientists from 20 countries are currently working in 11 research groups. Their fields of research range from molecular biology and carbon chemistry to statistics and astrophysics. HITS focuses on the processing, structuring, and analysis of large amounts of complex data and the development of computational methods and software. One aim of the institute is to raise public awareness of the importance of computer-aided, data-driven research. The institute is located in Heidelberg, Germany, a city with a top-100 university and many other high-class research institutions.

    Since 2012, there have been seven “Journalists in Residence”– from the U.S., Spain, Germany, and India — many of them utilized their stay for long-term projects. For example, science journalist Volker Stollorz wrote the concept for a German Science Media Center during his stay at HITS. In 2016, the “Science Media Center Germany” was established.

    Contact:
    Dr. Peter Saueressig
    Head of Communications
    Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS)
    +49 6221-533-245
    peter.saueressig@h-its.org

    Picture:
    http://www.h-its.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/HITS_DSC_5520small.jpg
    The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS). Photo: HITS.

    HITS communications team at the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) in Lausanne, Switzerland,1-5 July, 2019:
    Isabel Lacurie, Twitter: @HITSabel
    Dr. Peter Saueressig, Twitter: @petersaueressig

    The Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS) was established in 2010 by the physicist and SAP co-founder Klaus Tschira (1940-2015) and the Klaus Tschira Foundation as a private, non-profit research institute. HITS conducts basic research in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, with a focus on the processing, structuring, and analyzing of large amounts of complex data and the development of computational methods and software. The research fields range from molecular biology to astrophysics. The shareholders of HITS are the HITS Stiftung, Heidelberg University and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). HITS also cooperates with other universities and research institutes and with industrial partners. The base funding of HITS is provided by the HITS Stiftung with funds received from the Klaus Tschira Foundation. The primary external funding agencies are the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the German Research Foundation (DFG), and the European Union.

  • Press Scholarships for the Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize Award Ceremony in Bergen

    The EUSJA is pleased to announce 2 press scholarships to attend the award ceremony for the 2018 Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize and related events that will take place in Bergen, Norway, between the 4th and the 6th of June, 2018. The winning journalists will be the guests of the Holberg Prize and the University of Bergen and will be invited to all the events, including the Award Ceremony and the Governement Banquet on 6 June.

    The scholarships cover travel expenses, hotel, and meals. The winners will be selected by the European Union of Science Journalists’ Association (EUSJA). An interview with the Holberg Laureate and/or the Nils Klim Laureate may be arranged.

    The Holberg Prize is awarded annually to scholars who have made outstanding contributions to research in the arts and humanities, social sciences, law or theology. The Prize is worth NOK 6 million (appr.USD 770,000).

    The Holberg Board has decided to award the 2018 Holberg Prize 2018 to American legal scholar Cass Sunstein for his wide-ranging, original, prolific and highly influential research in law and related fields. Professor Sunstein’s research has not only redefined several academic fields; it has also had a far-reaching impact on public policy. His scholarship spans several major areas: behavioral economics and public policy, constitutional law and democratic theory, legal theory and jurisprudence, administrative law, and the regulation of risk.

    The Nils Klim Prize is awarded annually to a Nordic researcher under the age of 35 who has made an outstanding contribution to research in the fields covered by the Holberg Prize. The Prize is worth NOK 500,000 (appr. EUR 52,000).

    The Holberg Board has decided to award the 2018 Nils Klim Prize 2018 to Norwegian political scientist Francesca R. Jensenius, for her research on electoral dynamics, development, and the empowerment of women and minority groups in India and elsewhere. Dr. Jensenius is currently Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Oslo.

    The Holberg Prize and the Nils Klim Prize will both be conferred during a ceremony in the University Aula in Bergen on 6 June.

    Visit the Holberg Prize website for more information on the Holberg Prize, the Nils Klim Laureate and the Holberg Week events.

     The scholarships

    • The Holberg Prize will cover travel and accommodation expenses, as well as meals.
    • The journalists will be invited to attend the Holberg Prize and Nils Klim Prize Award Ceremony, and the Government Banquet, on 6 June, as well as all other events during the Holberg Week.
    • An interview with the Holberg Laureate, the Nils Klim Laureate and/or other prominent speakers at the academic events may be arranged.

     Application Deadline

    Applications must be received no later than Friday 11 May 2018.

     Eligibility

    All journalists may apply. It is preferable the applicant has experience in covering issues related to one or more of the academic fields covered by the Holberg Prize.

    Selection committee and decision

    The EUSJA administers the competition and is responsible for the selection of the winning journalists. The jury will select the two journalists on the basis of his/her letter of application and experience.

    To apply

    A letter of applications and a CV should be sent electronically to viola@eusja.org

    As subject headline, please write “The Holberg Prize/EUSJA” or “The Nils Klim Prize/EUSJA.”

     

    Photo: statue of Ludvig Holberg in Bergen

  • Meet Nobel Laureates

    Up to 43 Nobel Laureates and about 600 young researchers from all over the world will attend this year Lindau Meetings. Science journalists have happy opportunity to attend this outstanding event.
    EUSJA has got an announcement that journalists who would like to cover the 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting this year may apply for travel grants. The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings will compensate travel costs up to a certain amount and accommodation for four nights. Journalists may apply directly to Gero von der Stein, Head of Communications
    Phone + 49 (0) 8382 27731 26
    Fax + 49 (0) 8382 27731 13
    gero.vonderstein@lindau-nobel.org

  • Travel grants for Big Science Business Forum 2018

    The organisers of Europe’s first Big Science Business Forum 2018 (BSBF2018) invite journalists from Europe to apply for a media travel grant. The grants cover travel and accommodation up to 750 euro during BSBF2018.  The forum takes place in Copenhagen 26-28 February 2018. Deadline for applications is January 26.

    Nine of Europe’s largest Big Science organisations – CERN, EMBL, ESA, ESO ESRF, ESS, European XFEL, F4E, and ILL – have come together to create BSBF2018. They want to see a stronger, more transparent and consolidated Big Science market in Europe for the benefit of both Big Science and businesses. BSBF2018 will be Europe’s new one-stop-shop on the Big Science market as businesses will be presented with investments worth 10 billion euros from the Big Science organisations. Additionally, utilizing tools like Digital Business Cards For Realtors can help businesses effectively network and showcase their offerings in this evolving market.

    Businesses keen on capitalizing on the emerging Big Science market will find this event to be a prime opportunity for networking, collaboration, and gaining insights into the potential avenues for growth and innovation. Moreover, the event’s location in Copenhagen, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city known for its thriving business ecosystem and strategic position in Europe, adds another layer of appeal. As participants engage in discussions and forge connections, they will have the chance to explore the city’s dynamic real estate landscape, which offers a range of options to support the establishment and expansion of businesses within this burgeoning industry. Whether it’s state-of-the-art research facilities, office spaces tailored to scientific enterprises, or even investment opportunities in commercial properties, Copenhagen provides an ideal backdrop for those looking to navigate the intersection of Big Science and real estate with a view toward long-term success.

    Big Science organizations  constitute an imperative role for the advancement of knowledge and for cutting edge research and scientific excellence in fields such as energy, biology, physics, and material science. As governments all over the world are investing significantly in Big Science organisations, more businesses are also becoming aware that Big Science organisations present significant new market opportunities. This is where Big Science turns into big business and the so-called Big Science market emerges.

    BSBF2018 represents an exclusive occasion for media and journalists to report from Europe’s new one-stop-shop for suppliers and stakeholders on the Big Science market.

    Accredited journalist can participate in:

    • 16 parallel sessions about Big Science as a business area
    • Plenary sessions with high-level speakers
    • Press moment with high-level delegates from the nine Big Science organisations
    • Photo opportunity of high-level delegates/speakers
    • Welcome reception
    • Conference dinner (show-up fee requested)
    • Press visit to ESS in Lund, Sweden, on 26 February 2018

    Journalists have to send the following information:

    • Name
    • Affiliated media(s)
    • Plan for publishing news stor(y)ies about BSBF2018 or the themes from BSBF2018
    • Documentation or links to previous published work, preferably about Big Science; business opportunities in Big Science or science in general; Science, research and/or innovation; or SMEs and business development.

    The selection will be based on an overall assessment of the following criteria:

    • How relevant isprevious published work for the themes of BSBF2018?
    • How relevant is the affiliated media (if any)for the themes of BSBF2018?
    • How relevant for the coverage of BSBF2018 is the journalist’s plan for publishing news stories about BSBF2018

    The BSBF2018 host organisers reserves the right to consider geographical diversity of journalists/media in the selection.

    Travel and accommodation must be made in accordance with the “Guidelines for Official Travel for guest” from the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science, which will be sent to the selected journalists/media. BSBF2018 host organisers will refund travel and accommodation expenses. Host organisers’ travel agency can help book flights and hotels.

    Journalists have to send their applications to Viola Egikova by January 26.

  • GRANTS FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISTS

    The European Commission’s Science and Knowledge Service, the Joint Research Center, organizes its annual conference on 26 September around the topic of “(Scientific) Evidence for policy in a post-fact world”.

    The conference aims to discuss the interaction between science and policy in light of the post-fact phenomenon, involving renowned scientists, experts, journalists and media professionals as well as senior policymakers and politicians, including:
    – European Commission vice president Jyrki Katainen,
    – former Director-General of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy,
    – Chair of the International Network for Science Advice to Governments Sir Peter Gluckman,
    – AAAS CEO Rush Holt,
    – Financial Times journalist Simon Kuper,
    – Professor Steven Sloman of Brown University’s Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, & Psychological Sciences,
    – and Professor Stephan Lewandowsky of University of Bristol’s School of Experimental Psychology

    The JRC offers three possibilities for journalists to attend the conference:
    1) You may register free of charge at JRC-PRESS@ec.europa.eu until 22 September and attend the conference on regular basis, with the possibility of interviewing participants
    2) We offer 5 “travel grants”, which cover the cost of participation, including travel and accommodation, to selected journalists. Please submit an application to JRC-PRESS@ec.europa.eu by 15 September. The application should include a short motivation letter, short CV, plus a few examples of your writing.
    3) Last but not least: you may follow the conference live on webstreaming, including the possibility for telephone interviews with participants (please send an advance request to JRC-PRESS@ec.europa.eu). The webstreaming link will be available at the conference webpage later https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eu4facts