World Science Forum 2022 Media for Social Justice Fellowships (Fully Funded to Cape Town, South Africa)
Deadline: 30th of September 2022
The annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) conference was established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the South African government and is the biggest pan-African general science gathering devoted to scientific research and innovation. Over 3500 people participate in the two-and-a-half-day event hosted in Pretoria in December to engage in discussion and debate in plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive lectures.
The huge exhibition space, where demonstration activities are frequently presented, along with a robust social program, strengthen this “melting pot” of ideas, cultures, experiences, and connections that prior delegates have noted as the distinguishing feature of Science Forum South Africa.
The conference is additionally supported by a specific media package that includes press conferences, opportunities for focused interviews, and side trips to significant national,
The annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) conference was established by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the South African government and is the biggest pan-African general science gathering devoted to scientific research and innovation. Over 3500 people participate in the two-and-a-half-day event hosted in Pretoria in December to engage in discussion and debate in plenary sessions, panel discussions, and interactive lectures.
The huge exhibition space, where demonstration activities are frequently presented, along with a robust social program, strengthen this “melting pot” of ideas, cultures, experiences, and connections that prior delegates have noted as the distinguishing feature of Science Forum South Africa.
The conference is additionally supported by a specific media package that includes press conferences, opportunities for focused interviews, and side trips to significant national,
Requirements
- Any science-interested journalist, irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, place of residence and media (paper, radio, TV, web) are welcome to apply.
- Media accreditation will be required, as will proof of recent work and an intention or commission to cover the conference programme.
- Candidates will also be asked to provide a few simple lines as to what the conference theme of “science for social justice” might mean to them. As a legacy of WSF2022, it is hoped that social justice might also better inform and become more prevalent in scientific coverage worldwide.
Benefits
In addition to ample interviewing opportunities and a reserved media working area, successful candidates will be provided with:
- Bed & breakfast at a WSF2022 approved hotel;
- free accommodation from 3 – 10 December, subject to flight options and media side trip planning (tbc);
- free conference registration;
- free access to all programme and side-event activities;
- free onsite catering when offered by organisers or partners.
What will not be included nor reimbursed are:
- visa application costs;
- airport shuttles to and from the recipient’s home address; or to and from Cape Town airport; or to and from the conference hotel; or to and from any WSF side event locations;
- daily sundry costs of any nature.
Application Procedure
- To submit an application, follow the link below to the World Federation’s site and click on “Apply for a Media Grant”. Follow the application procedure
- On submitting the application form for travel grants, you agree to the full acceptance of the rules and to the decision taken by the Selection Committee.
- The deadline for submitting an application is Friday 30th September 2022, 18:00 pm CET.
