All aboard! ScienceWriters2025 program live; grants available

It’s just around the bend: Registration for ScienceWriters2025 opens on Thursday, Sept. 4! Review the program, apply for a grant, and spread the word.

The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) are excited and proud to host ScienceWriters2025 — the annual conference serving science writing professions and professionals in the United States and beyond. In addition to the weekend of in-person events in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 7-9, NASW will also host a virtual-only component on Oct. 22-24.

We are excited to share the ScienceWriters2025 conference program. Visit sciencewriters2025.org/schedule to see what’s in store for Chicago and and online. The annual collection of networking events, professional development sessions, science briefings, and field trips represent the hard work and creativity of your colleagues, friends, and volunteers across the country and globe as well as the support of sponsors who stepped in and stepped up earlier this year when the university hosts cancelled. Sponsorship opportunities, to support core conference underwriting, travel grants, and coffee breaks, remain available. Please help us spread the word by sharing the sponsorship prospectus.

Apply for an attendance grant

Several options are available for attendance and/or travel support. Applications are due Thursday, Aug. 28.

SciWri25 support grant

Apply by Thursday, Aug. 28.

Description: Are you in need of financial support to participate in ScienceWriters2025 either in person or virtually? Apply for a grant of up to $1,200 to increase bandwidth, offset travel costs, purchase a headset or other equipment, and/or assist with caregiving costs (including, but not limited to, childcare and elder care). Awardees will also receive complimentary meeting registration. As part of the grant, awardees will be asked to submit a short write-up of a conference session, take event photos, or post to social media.

These grants will reimburse up to $1,200 in expenses for in-person attendees and up to $200 in other expenses for virtual attendees. Awardees will also receive complimentary meeting registration. You may apply before you have made a final decision about in-person vs. virtual attendance. International applicants are welcomed; those applying for travel assistance should already have permission to travel to the U.S. (e.g. an existing visa). You do not need to be a member to apply. Non-member awardees who are eligible for student or regular membership will receive a complimentary membership.

Eligibility: Virtual or in-person attendees with financial need.

To apply: Complete the general grant application and submit a statement of interest.

Application deadline: Thursday, Aug. 28.

These fellowships are supported by the Authors Coalition of America funds, contributors to ScienceWriters2025, and members of the National Association of Science Writers via the Community Fund. To support a colleague’s virtual or in-person attendance, please consider contributing to the Community Fund.

NASW Travel Fellowship for Indigenous Journalists

Apply by Thursday, Aug, 28.

Supported by:

Description: The National Association of Science Writers (NASW), an organization of 2,400 journalists, authors, editors, producers, public information officers, students, and people who write and produce material intended to inform the public about science, health, engineering, and technology, is proud to offer up to three travel grants to support the attendance of Indigenous journalists and communicators at ScienceWriters2025. #SciWri25 is an opportunity for Indigenous writers with an interest in writing about science, medicine, or the environment to connect with assigning editors, hone their craft, and learn about the latest advances in a wide variety of scientific disciplines.

Financial support: Grants of up to $2,000 are available to help cover travel costs, accommodations, caregiving expenses, and more.
Complimentary registration: All grant awardees will receive complimentary registration to the ScienceWriters2025 in-person component in Chicago in November, as well as the ScienceWriters2025 virtual component in October.
Complimentary NASW membership: Awardees also will receive one year of complimentary professional, student, or affiliate membership in the National Association of Science Writers.

Why apply?

The annual ScienceWriters conference is a joint meeting of the National Association of Science Writers and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing. These exciting gatherings are an opportunity to network with peers and mentors in the science writing community, make new connections, and gain skills that will take your writing and editing to the next level. We’ve got content to appeal to both the newest writers and seasoned professionals.

By attending ScienceWriters2025, you can:

Expand your professional network.
Explore new skills and insights
Help strengthen the representation of Indigenous voices in science communication

Eligibility:

Open to all Indigenous journalists.
Applicants do not need to be established science journalists. All that is required is an interest in writing about science, technology, health, medicine, and/or the environment. International applicants welcomed; those seeking travel assistance should already have permission to travel to the U.S. (e.g., an existing visa).
Membership in NASW is not required.

To apply: Complete the grant application and submit a statement of interest.

Application deadline: Thursday, Aug. 28.

These fellowships are supported by a grant from EurekAlert!