SJAA grants application form – Science Journalists Association of Australia

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Are you an SJAA member? *

Only SJAA members are eligible to receive grant funding! If you’re not a member and wish to apply, you can sign up at www.sjaa.org.au/become-a-member. We will accept applications from non-members, as long as they are accompanied by a commitment to join the SJAA within two weeks of the grant submission deadline.

Current position, or current degree and institution *

Which grant are you applying for? *

Student/early-career Grant
Independent reporting Grant
Travel Grant
Professional Development Grant

Story pitch, explanation of the professional development opportunity or travel opportunity? *

What is the story pitch OR travel and professional development opportunity? (No more than 200 words)

How will this grant help you? *

How will this grant help you to make this story happen OR what do you hope to get out of this professional development opportunity? (No more than 100 words)

Planned/possible interviews *

Who are you planning or hoping to interview (can be names or simply the type of individual/scientist). If you are applying for the travel or professional development grant, just write ‘N/A’.

Outlet(s) you hope to publish/broadcast through *

What are the outlets that you aspire to get the work published in or broadcast through? Those applying for travel grants or professional development grants can write ‘N/A’

Amount requested and budget *

Please provide details of how much money you are seeking (up to $2000), and an estimate of what it will be spent on.

Short bio (no more than 100 words) *

Links to two examples of published work, your website/portfolio, or student work *

If your work is unpublished, please email your samples as attachments to contact@sjaa.org.au

If you have any questions about the grants program or application process, please email contact@SJAA.org.au.