Professional journalists and students in the United States who have been accepted for enrollment in graduate-level science writing programs can apply for these fellowships.

The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is seeking applicants for its Taylor/Blakeslee University Fellowships. The program will award US$5,000 to graduate students interested in writing about science, medicine, health, technology or the environment for the general public via the mass media.

Fellows may attend school either full-time or part-time.

Applicants should submit three sets of the following items, collated and stapled: a completed application; resume; writing samples; statement stating career goals (not to exceed 500 words; description of science-writing program in which the applicant is enrolled and a list of courses to be pursued; and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone who knows the applicant.

The deadline is July 1.

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