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<p class="MsoNormal">Liebe Listenmitglieder,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">auch in diesem Jahr vergibt die Berlin Science Week Jury wieder Stipendien für internationale und für in Deutschland arbeitende Wissenschaftsjournalist*innen.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Alle Informationen hier oder unter diesem <u><a href="https://berlinscienceweek.com/press-releases/journalism-research-grant-2023/">LINK.</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Viele Grüße<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Katharina Mikulcak<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Berlin Science Week</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Falling Walls Foundation gGmbH</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Katharina Mikulcak</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Fellowship Coordinator</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="mailto:press@berlinscienceweek.com">press@berlinscienceweek.com</a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black"><a href="mailto:Katharina.mikulcak@berlinscienceweek.com">Katharina.mikulcak@berlinscienceweek.com</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Kochstrasse 6-7</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Germany</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">JOURNALISM RESEARCH GRANT 2023</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 2023 JOURNALISM RESEARCH GRANT (DIGITAL AND IN-PERSON): CALL FOR APPLICATIONS</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Berlin Science Week is offering a research grant to support international media representatives who would like to report on scientific topics related to the Berlin Science
Week 2023. Reporting can take place before, during or after the Berlin Science Week (1–10 November 2023) with its numerous events on-site and online. The research grant aims to further strengthen the international public perception of Berlin as a location
for scientific excellence and to contribute to the promotion of independent science journalism.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">This year, Berlin Science Week offers two separate research grant programmes, digital and in-person, funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Higher Education and Research,
Health and Long-Term Care and supported by the Brain City Berlin.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For the in-person participation, eight media representatives will be selected. Each of them will receive a research grant of €250 and a travel bursary of up to €750. The grantees
are expected to participate in-person in the festival hub Berlin Science Week Campus at the Museum für Naturkunde and in the Art&Science Forum at Holzmarkt 25 (3–5 November 2023).</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Six media representatives will be selected for the digital participation in the programme. They will each receive a research grant of €250, which will be awarded as a lump
sum for digital research and reporting. The grantees are expected to participate in online events of the Berlin Science Week and the digital journalist programme.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">WHO MAY APPLY?</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Applications are open to international and German media representatives with a proven track record as a science journalist (freelance and staff writers). Applicants are expected
to research and publish an article on a topic related to the programme of the Berlin Science Week (see below). There are no restrictions on specific media areas or the form of publication.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">HOW TO APPLY?</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Please send your application documents in one PDF to press@berlinscienceweek.com by 31 July 2023, 23:59 CEST.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">LIST OF APPLICATION DOCUMENTS</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Cover letter and short research plan (1-1,5 pages long) on your preferred topic, including planned publication date and media contact. Those applying for the in-person programme
must also include an article pitch (1-1,5 pages) connected to the Berlin Science Week Campus topic “Dare to Know: Our Narratives, Our Future”. The submission of the pitch is mandatory for the review process of the in-person candidates.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Please note: The subject of your reporting must be one of the event topics. See below for the complete list of the festival’s topics.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Short CV showing your journalistic career and – if applicable – journalism grants, awards, etc.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Max. three examples of your journalistic work within a field of science.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Contact person: Katharina Mikulcak, Coordinator Berlin Science Week Fellowship, press@berlinscienceweek.com</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">SELECTION PROCESS</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">A jury of scientists and communications experts will choose and inform the successful candidates by 1 September 2023.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Travel to Berlin for the participants of the digital programme is not necessary. If digital participants would like to organize their own stay, the research grant already includes
allowances for living and travel expenses and no further reimbursement will be made by Berlin Science Week.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">For in-person participants travel to Berlin is mandatory. The grantees are responsible for organising their trip to Berlin, including travel and accommodation bookings and
submitting the travel expenses in timely and orderly manner. Berlin Science Week cannot cover any additional travel or accommodation costs. Country-specific visa and travel requirements apply, please make sure to inform yourself before planning the trip. Berlin
Science Week cannot act as an inviting organisation for visa application purposes.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">There is no legal claim to the research grant. Applications received after 31 July 2023 will not be considered. Please note: In order to support a large number of science journalists,
the scholarship is awarded only once per person. All those who have already received it can unfortunately not apply again.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">ABOUT BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 2023</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The eighth edition of Berlin Science Week takes place from 1–10 November 2023. The science festival will include a diverse programme with about 200 in-person, hybrid and digital
formats with topics ranging from multi-perspectives on tackling the current environmental and societal crises, highlighting, and discussing the importance of science engagement, showing recent progress in AI and quantum technologies to raising the question
about multilateral and interdisciplinary collaboration in science and beyond. The complete festival programme will be published on 29 September at berlinscienceweek.com</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The programme of the festival hub Berlin Science Week Campus at the Museum für Naturkunde will center around the topic “Dare to Know: Our Narratives, Our Future”. Here we bundle
76 interactive events on two days and expect over 10 000 visitors. In workshops, panel discussions and exhibits, renowned scientists will discuss with the public how science and science-based decisions we make today can help shape a desirable future for all.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">The Art&Science Forum has the motto: “Dare to Know: Creative Science, Precise Art”. Projects, initiatives and individuals working at the interphase of science and arts will
showcase their work in exhibitions, performances, sound installations, stand-up comedy and theatre and challenge the public to develop an emotional approach to science.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">In addition to these two locations, about 100 events will take place around Berlin and online during the 10 festival days. Cutting-edge science and innovative public engagement
formats are guaranteed.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK 2023 TOPICS</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Please select up to three topics which you would like to cover from the list below:</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Planetary Health & Sustainability</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Tech & Engineering Innovations</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Health & Wellbeing</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Future of Life & Work</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Societal Trends & Transformations</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Discovering Earth & Space</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Art & Science</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Open Science & Collaboration</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Breakthroughs & Foresight</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Learning & Working in Science</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">CONTACT</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Berlin Science Week</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Falling Walls Foundation gGmbH</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:black">Katharina Mikulcak</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">press@berlinscienceweek.com</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Kochstrasse 6-7</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">10969 Berlin</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Germany</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">berlinscienceweek.com</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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