Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism Grant

Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: August 03, 2025

Summary

The Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism honors journalists or teams who have made significant contributions to Earth and space science journalism for the public. Awarded every two years, it recognizes enduring excellence in reporting and includes an engraved award, recognition at AGU's annual meeting, and travel support. Named after Robert C. Cowen, this accolade is a testament to impactful journalism spanning over 15 years in relevant scientific fields.

Overview

Recognizing Lasting Contributions to Earth and Space Science Journalism The Robert C. Cowen Award for Sustained Achievement in Science Journalism is given every other year to a journalist or team of journalists who have made significant, lasting, outstanding and consistent contributions to Earth and space science journalism for the general public. Originally established as the Sustained Achievement Award in Science Journalism, AGU renamed the award in honor of Robert C. Cowen, a longtime science editor at The Christian Science Monitor. The Robert C. Cowen Award is given every two years. Recipients receive the following: An engraved awardRecognition in EosRecognition at AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedTravel expenses up to $1,000 to attend AGU's annual meeting the year the honor is awardedTwo tickets, per winner, to the Honors Banquet at the AGU Fall Meeting

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Be a science journalists or team of science journalists working over a period of at least 15 yearsCover any of the scientific disciplines represented by AGUSelf-nominations are accepted.Nominees are not required to be AGU members.