Deadline: 1 September 2015
The World Health Summit is inviting young professionals for the Next Generation of Science Journalists Award 2015 in order to support the recognition of emerging young medical science journalists and their contribution towards public understanding of science.
The vision behind the World Health Summit is to improve health all over the planet, catalyzing that process through collaboration and open dialogue, and steering tomorrow’s agenda to improve research, education, healthcare and policy outcomes.
Award and Benefits
- The prize money will be 500 Euro.
- Five outstanding young candidates will be invited to participate in the World Health Summit 2015, held from October 11-13 at Berlin.
- A certificate will also be presented by the WHS Pesident.
Goals
- To bring together all stakeholders at the level of equals
- To establish a unique and sustainable high-level forum and network
- To help define the future of medicine, research and healthcare
- To find answers to major health challenges – both today and tomorrow
- To make global recommendations and set health agendas worldwide
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant can be from any country worldwide, however the content should be in English.
- Submission of one article with a focus on “Health”, which must have been published after January 1, 2014. The article must be informed by an appropriate scientific background.
- Applicants should be at the beginning of their journalistic career with a maximum of 5 years’ experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Next Generation of Science Journalists Award 2015.
