THE Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is accepting applications for the annual Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award.
The Sharon Begley Award comprises a career prize, recognising the accomplishments of a mid-career science journalist, and a grant of at least $20,000 to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project.
Applicants should have been working journalists for at least 8–10 years, including significant experience in science journalism, or provide equivalent evidence of commitment to the field.
Organiser says, “CASW established the annual Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award in 2021 to recognise and support reporting and writing that embodies the high standards exemplified by Sharon Begley (1956–2021), a science journalist of unflinching dedication, skill, moral clarity, and commitment to mentoring”.
The Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award is limited to non-technical, print and online journalism in any format.
The deadline for applications is by midnight (ET) April 30, 2026. Interested applicants can apply here.
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