For complete rules and judging criteria, see the Rules and Eligibility page.
Applications: Click the appropriate "Submit" button below to submit a nomination or application for a CASW prize or fellowship or to propose a Science + Science Writing session for the annual ScienceWriters conference.
Deadlines: All deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Taylor/Blakeslee Graduate Fellowships: March 16
- Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award: April 30
- Clark/Payne Award: June 30
- Victor Cohn Prize: June 30
Letters: To submit a letter on behalf of a candidate for a prize or fellowship, please select "Letter of support." Applicants may also submit supporting letters as part of a nomination or entry package. Letters may not be part of an entry for the Clark/Payne Award.
For additional details on fellowships and awards, visit the CASW website.
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is committed to improving the quality of science news reaching the public. CASW develops and funds programs to help reporters and writers produce accurate and informative stories about developments in science, technology, medicine and the environment and to enhance the quality, diversity, and sustainability of science journalism.
Questions? Contact Laura Dattaro, ldattaro@casw.org
This form may be used to upload:
- a letter of support for a candidate for the Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award
- a letter of support for a candidate for the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting (to submit a nomination package, please use the Victor Cohn Prize form)
- a recommendation of an applicant for a Taylor/Blakeslee University Fellowship or Taylor/Blakeslee Project Fellowship
- a recommendation of an applicant for a New Horizons travel fellowship
To access the form, you will need to create a Submittable account.
For further information about deadlines, requirements for recommenders and nominators, and about the prizes and fellowships, see the CASW Awards and Fellowships page or contact Laura Dattaro, ldattaro@casw.org.