Falling Walls Foundation, a unique international platform for leaders from the worlds of science, business, politics, the arts and society is calling for entries from interested applicants into its 2017 fellowship programme.

The programme is aimed at journalists and bloggers with at least three years of experience, and who hope to advance their knowledge in the area of sciences.

The foundation said the fellowship programme is part of its efforts to keep the public informed on life-changing scientific breakthroughs.

Successful applicants will get the opportunity to attend the Falling Walls Lab, Falling Walls Venture, the Falling Walls Conference as well as an additional programme in Berlin from November 8 to 9, 2017.

“The fellowship includes travel expenses (economy class), accommodation for 3 nights (organised by Falling Walls Foundation), conference fees and meals (breakfast at hotel, catering during the Falling Walls events),” according to information on the foundation’s website.

Only freelance and full-time journalists or bloggers may apply as professionals in fields such as research, teaching, public relations and advertising are not eligible.

The applicants must have a minimum of three years professional journalism/blogging experience in which they have written about science subjects.