DEADLINE: EGU Science Journalism Fellowship

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is accepting applications for its annual Science Journalism Fellowship competition, which is open to professional journalists interested in geoscience stories. The fellowships enable reporters to follow scientists on location to report on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. Successful applicants receive up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects.

EGU Science Journalism Fellowships differ from other science journalism prizes. Rather than awarding a published piece of science reporting, the EGU funds innovative proposals to report on geoscientific research not yet in the public sphere. The award offers journalists the opportunity to follow geoscientists on location and to develop an in-depth understanding of their research questions, approaches, findings and motivation. The aim of the fellowship is to promote excellence in geoscience reporting.

The call for applications takes place mid March through mid-June each year, with the winners announced in September.

The deadline for applications is Jun 17, 2025.

May 7, 2025 announcement.