Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award

Council for the Advancement of Science Writing

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June 30 2021

Application Deadline

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Description

The award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The 2020 winner will receive $1,000. The award is limited to non-technical, print and online journalism. Articles published in newspapers (including college newspapers), magazines, newsletters and websites are eligible. Both freelancers and staff writers are eligible. (Books, as well as articles in technical journals and trade association publications are not eligible). Science writing includes, but is not limited to, writing in the biological, physical, environmental, computer, and space sciences, along with technology, mathematics, health and science policy. Entries will be judged on the basis of accuracy, clarity, insightfulness, fairness, resourcefulness, and timeliness.

Amount Details

$1,000

Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an undergraduate student, a graduate student or a postgraduate student
Must attend a university, a four-year college, two-year college or a vocational-tech school
Must not be older than 30 years old
Must not be attending high school currently
Both full-time and part-time students