International competition offers head start for Science Journalists
To analyze and communicate complex scientific topics is more than just a profession – it is an art. Accordingly, launching a career as Science Journalist proves to be an arduous endeavor. Medical Science Journalism is no exception.
Each winner of the “Next Generation of Science Journalists” competition will participate in the World Health Summit 2012; take part in special workshops and meetings; enjoy unique, international networking opportunities. The submitted articles may be published via http://www.aerzteblatt.de and support for travel expenses is being offered.
The Young Professional Applicants are to be at the beginning of their career as Science Journalists, and must submit one article on the main topic of “Global Health”, which must have been published after January 1st, 2011. The submission deadline is Sept. 1st 2012, applications may be sent to:
science-journalist-award@worldhealthsummit.org
Further details and terms of application are available online:
http://bit.ly/science_journalism_competition
The internationally renowned World Health Summit has the patronage of Angela Merkel, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and François Hollande, President of the French Republic. It annually attracts high-ranking participants from Academia, Politics, Private Sector, Civil Society, NGOs, Media, and more. The “Next Generation of Science Journalists” competition opens the door to this elaborate meeting.
World Health Summit 2012
Oct. 21st – 24th, 2012
Langenbeck-Virchow-Haus, Luisenstr. 58, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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