Four types of travel fellowships are available.

NASW Freelance Travel Fellowship

• Eligibility: Open to freelance science writers
• Description: Provides up to $900 to cover the costs of attending ScienceWriters2010. These fellowships are supported by Authors Coalition of America funds. Note: Before receiving reimbursement, fellows must submit a short report of one or more aspects of the workshops, suitable for publication on the NASW Web site and potentially in ScienceWriters. Assignments will be made prior to the meeting and must be filed within 48 hours after the assigned session. More information will be available after grants are awarded.
• To apply: Send a short (less than 500 words) statement of interest and a copy of your CV to Tinsley Davis, director@nasw.org, with the subject line "FreelanceTravelGrant."
• Application deadline: Tuesday, September 7, 2010.

NASW Graduate Travel Fellowship

• Eligibility: Open to current NASW student members enrolled in a science writing program.
• Description: Provides up to $900 to cover the costs of attending ScienceWriters2010. These fellowships are supported by Authors Coalition of America funds. Note: Before receiving reimbursement, fellows must submit a short report of one or more aspects of the workshops, suitable for publication on the NASW Web site and potentially in ScienceWriters. Assignments will be made prior to the meeting and must be filed within 48 hours after the assigned session. More information will be available after grants are awarded.
• To apply: Send a short (less than 500 words) statement of interest and a copy of your CV to Tinsley Davis, director@nasw.org, with the subject line "GraduateTravelGrant."
• Application deadline: Tuesday, September 7, 2010

CASW Traveling Fellowship

• Eligibility: The fellowships are intended primarily for journalists from publications and broadcast outlets that do not routinely cover major science meetings or employ a full-time science writer.
• Description: The fellowships offer up to $1,200 to cover the costs of attending ScienceWriters2010.
• To apply: Submit three collated sets containing each of the following: 1) a brief (no more than 500-word) expression of interest; 2) a resume (with home and office telephone numbers); 3) no more than 3 clips or broadcast transcripts (on any topic); 4) a nominating letter from a senior editor, news director or producer. Mail submissions to: CASW New Horizons Fellowships, P.O. Box 910, Hedgesville, WV 25427
• Application deadline: Tuesday, September 7, 2010

New for 2010! NASW Changing Times Fellowship

• Eligibility: Open to science writers who have experienced a change in circumstances (e.g. travel budgets slashed or loss of employment) since January 1, 2010.
• Description: Provides up to $900 to cover the costs of attending ScienceWriters2010. These fellowships are supported by Authors Coalition of America funds. Note: Before receiving reimbursement, fellows must submit a short report of one or more aspects of the workshops, suitable for publication on the NASW Web site and potentially in ScienceWriters. Assignments will be made prior to the meeting and must be filed within 48 hours after the assigned session. More information will be available after grants are awarded.
• To apply: Send a short (less than 500 words) statement of interest and a copy of your CV to Tinsley Davis, director@nasw.org, with the subject line "ChangeTravelGrant." The statement should briefly note how your circumstances have changed and focus on how attending the meeting would benefit your science writing career.
• Application deadline: Tuesday, September 7, 2010.