20 July 2011
2011 Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship for North American Journalists
Deadline: 1 September 2011
In the spirit of the Kyoto Prize to honor the men and women who have made significant contributions to the betterment of society, PLNU, in support of the San Diego-based Kyoto Prize Symposium, offers a journalism fellowship to provide educational opportunities in the various Prize categories. Applications for the next Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship are available now.
Purpose:
The Kyoto Prize Journalism Program provides fellowships to journalists to assist them in furthering their knowledge and ability to report in greater depth about one or more of the following prize categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy. The Kyoto Prize – an international award for lifetime achievement – is given to individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to humankind’s scientific, cultural and spiritual development. Each prize consists of a 20-karat-gold Kyoto Prize medal, and a cash gift totaling 50 million yen (approximately US$615,000).
Over the past 27 years, the Kyoto Prize has recognized technology pioneers, like personal computer inventor Alan Kay, cell-phone visionary Amos Joel, and DNA sequencer Leroy Hood; scientists, like primatologist Jane Goodall, ecologist Dan Janzen, and Scripps oceanographer Walter Munk; and artists, like expressionist painter Roy Lichtenstein, dance-theater choreographer Pina Bausch, and the famed cinematographer Akira Kurosawa.
The Kyoto Prize was founded on the belief that humankind has no higher calling than to strive for the betterment of humanity. With this guiding principle, the program is designed to explore the concepts of developing a balance between scientific progress and spiritual depth as exhibited by the Laureates each year. This is a unique opportunity for journalists who have worked to attain a level of excellence in their field and hope to enhance their knowledge of technology, sciences and the arts.
The selected fellow will travel to Kyoto, Japan, to attend the Kyoto Prize Award Ceremony on November 10, and subsequent Laureate lectures and workshops on November 11 and 12. He or she will also be provided with opportunities to interview the Kyoto Prize Laureates in Japan. The 2011 Laureates have made outstanding contributions to our world: groundbreaking materials scientist Dr. John W. Cahn, pioneering astrophysicist Dr. Rashid Sunyaev, and Kabuki legend Tamasaburo Bando V. For information about the latest Laureates and the Kyoto Prize ceremonies, please visit http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/index_e.html.
The program is designed for professional science, technology, and arts writers and editors in print, radio, and broadcast media, including freelance journalists. The fellowship provides learning experiences in the fields of the latest Kyoto Prize Laureates through access to the Laureates in interviews, lectures and workshops. It is designed to cover travel and lodging expenses. Journalists will gain valuable understanding of the historical context of the Laureates’ works and their impact on our world.
Point Loma Nazarene University is pleased to make the Fellowship available as part of its mission to provide modern education in the sciences and reflective education in the arts, philosophy and society. Any journalist is welcome to apply – please see eligibility requirements below. The selection committee – comprised of professional journalist(s) and journalism professor(s) – will announce the 2011 Fellow on September 15.
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: meganekard@pointloma.edu
For submissions: Attn: Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Website: http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/index_e.html
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In the spirit of the Kyoto Prize to honor the men and women who have made significant contributions to the betterment of society, PLNU, in support of the San Diego-based Kyoto Prize Symposium, offers a journalism fellowship to provide educational opportunities in the various Prize categories. Applications for the next Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship are available now.
Purpose:
The Kyoto Prize Journalism Program provides fellowships to journalists to assist them in furthering their knowledge and ability to report in greater depth about one or more of the following prize categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy. The Kyoto Prize – an international award for lifetime achievement – is given to individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to humankind’s scientific, cultural and spiritual development. Each prize consists of a 20-karat-gold Kyoto Prize medal, and a cash gift totaling 50 million yen (approximately US$615,000).
Over the past 27 years, the Kyoto Prize has recognized technology pioneers, like personal computer inventor Alan Kay, cell-phone visionary Amos Joel, and DNA sequencer Leroy Hood; scientists, like primatologist Jane Goodall, ecologist Dan Janzen, and Scripps oceanographer Walter Munk; and artists, like expressionist painter Roy Lichtenstein, dance-theater choreographer Pina Bausch, and the famed cinematographer Akira Kurosawa.
The Kyoto Prize was founded on the belief that humankind has no higher calling than to strive for the betterment of humanity. With this guiding principle, the program is designed to explore the concepts of developing a balance between scientific progress and spiritual depth as exhibited by the Laureates each year. This is a unique opportunity for journalists who have worked to attain a level of excellence in their field and hope to enhance their knowledge of technology, sciences and the arts.
The selected fellow will travel to Kyoto, Japan, to attend the Kyoto Prize Award Ceremony on November 10, and subsequent Laureate lectures and workshops on November 11 and 12. He or she will also be provided with opportunities to interview the Kyoto Prize Laureates in Japan. The 2011 Laureates have made outstanding contributions to our world: groundbreaking materials scientist Dr. John W. Cahn, pioneering astrophysicist Dr. Rashid Sunyaev, and Kabuki legend Tamasaburo Bando V. For information about the latest Laureates and the Kyoto Prize ceremonies, please visit http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/index_e.html.
The program is designed for professional science, technology, and arts writers and editors in print, radio, and broadcast media, including freelance journalists. The fellowship provides learning experiences in the fields of the latest Kyoto Prize Laureates through access to the Laureates in interviews, lectures and workshops. It is designed to cover travel and lodging expenses. Journalists will gain valuable understanding of the historical context of the Laureates’ works and their impact on our world.
Point Loma Nazarene University is pleased to make the Fellowship available as part of its mission to provide modern education in the sciences and reflective education in the arts, philosophy and society. Any journalist is welcome to apply – please see eligibility requirements below. The selection committee – comprised of professional journalist(s) and journalism professor(s) – will announce the 2011 Fellow on September 15.
Download application form >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: meganekard@pointloma.edu
For submissions: Attn: Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
Website: http://www.inamori-f.or.jp/index_e.html
17 July 2010
Brussels Forum Young Writers Award - Call for Applications (North America/Europe)
The German Marshall Fund is currently accepting entries for the inaugural Brussels Forum Young Writers Award for outstanding and original writing on the future of the transatlantic relationship. The prize is open to all North American and European students and young professionals under the age of 30. The competition is an opportunity to demonstrate innovative thinking on the issues that shape tomorrow's transatlantic agenda.
TOPIC
"The future of the transatlantic relationship: How can the next generation of leaders address 21st century challenges?"
The prompt is intentionally broad to allow for a diverse range of responses related to pressing issues in the transatlantic relationship such as the partnership between North America and Europe, transatlantic responses to a new world order or new actors such as Russia or China, security and defense issues, economic or financial policy, human rights, legal affairs, and other related topics.
ELIGIBILITY
The Award will be presented to a team consisting of one North American and one European who have co-written a single paper addressing a topic relevant to the transatlantic relationship. Applicants first need to register their team and their topic. Team members must include a copy of their ID/passport in order to verify citizenship. The competition will be open to students and young professionals age 30 and under at the time of the registration deadline. Entrants are responsible for finding their respective coauthors. Geographical location of the authors is not taken into consideration. The prize will be awarded to the writers of the winning entry, not to any affiliated organization.
WRITING GUIDELINES
Entries may not exceed 2,500 words. All quotations or information sources should be cited. Entries must be unpublished work written by the teams themselves.
AWARD
The winning pair will be invited to present their work at Brussels Forum 2011 (please visit www.brusselsforum.org), GMF's annual flagship event for high-level leaders in the field of politics, business, and ideas. All costs will be covered. The German Marshall Fund will also publish the successful entry. In addition, each writer will receive a €2,500 award.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
An international jury will identify the best entry and ensure that it meets eligibility requirements. The jury's decision is binding and final, and entries will not be returned.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
First Step: Registration
Return one completed registration form (download registration form) per team + curriculum vitae and copy of ID/Passport of both writers before August 15, 2010 (by e-mail). All teams that meet the eligibility criteria will receive confirmation via e-mail that they are registered.
Second Step: Submitting the entry
All electronic copies of written pieces (must fit on 8.5x11 or A4 paper) must be submitted as e-mail attachment by 11:59PM CET on November 19, 2010.
To register and for all other questions please contact:
Christina Elvers
The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Residence Palace
Rue de la Loi 155
1040 Brussels
Direct line: +32 2 238 5287
E-mail: celvers@gmfus.org
More information here.
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TOPIC
"The future of the transatlantic relationship: How can the next generation of leaders address 21st century challenges?"
The prompt is intentionally broad to allow for a diverse range of responses related to pressing issues in the transatlantic relationship such as the partnership between North America and Europe, transatlantic responses to a new world order or new actors such as Russia or China, security and defense issues, economic or financial policy, human rights, legal affairs, and other related topics.
ELIGIBILITY
The Award will be presented to a team consisting of one North American and one European who have co-written a single paper addressing a topic relevant to the transatlantic relationship. Applicants first need to register their team and their topic. Team members must include a copy of their ID/passport in order to verify citizenship. The competition will be open to students and young professionals age 30 and under at the time of the registration deadline. Entrants are responsible for finding their respective coauthors. Geographical location of the authors is not taken into consideration. The prize will be awarded to the writers of the winning entry, not to any affiliated organization.
WRITING GUIDELINES
Entries may not exceed 2,500 words. All quotations or information sources should be cited. Entries must be unpublished work written by the teams themselves.
AWARD
The winning pair will be invited to present their work at Brussels Forum 2011 (please visit www.brusselsforum.org), GMF's annual flagship event for high-level leaders in the field of politics, business, and ideas. All costs will be covered. The German Marshall Fund will also publish the successful entry. In addition, each writer will receive a €2,500 award.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
An international jury will identify the best entry and ensure that it meets eligibility requirements. The jury's decision is binding and final, and entries will not be returned.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
First Step: Registration
Return one completed registration form (download registration form) per team + curriculum vitae and copy of ID/Passport of both writers before August 15, 2010 (by e-mail). All teams that meet the eligibility criteria will receive confirmation via e-mail that they are registered.
Second Step: Submitting the entry
All electronic copies of written pieces (must fit on 8.5x11 or A4 paper) must be submitted as e-mail attachment by 11:59PM CET on November 19, 2010.
To register and for all other questions please contact:
Christina Elvers
The German Marshall Fund of the United States
Residence Palace
Rue de la Loi 155
1040 Brussels
Direct line: +32 2 238 5287
E-mail: celvers@gmfus.org
More information here.
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