Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting Grant

Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: August 18, 2024

Summary

The Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting, established in 2000 by CASW, honors outstanding writers for their contributions in medical science reporting. Annually awarded, it recognizes works of exceptional clarity and insight published within the last five years. The prize includes a $5,000 award and a certificate, presented during a joint ceremony at the ScienceWriters conference. Starting in 2023, the prize is supported by Michelson Philanthropies, promoting medical research and education.

Overview

Background CASW established the Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting in 2000. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being. Beginning in 2023, the Cohn Prize is generously underwritten by Michelson Philanthropies, a Los Angeles-based philanthropic foundation devoted to supporting medical research, equity in education, and improving animal welfare. The Prize The honoree receives an award of $5,000 and a certificate. The prize is presented at a joint awards ceremony held in conjunction with ScienceWriters, a conference that combines CASW’s New Horizons in Science briefings and the National Association of Science Writers’ workshops. Awardee travel expenses to the award ceremony are covered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Given annually, the prize seeks to honor a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a profound and lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being.