European Conference of Science Journalism (ECSJ2026)
Apply for an ABSW diversity scholarship to attend this key European conference
The next European Conference of Science Journalism – ECSJ2026 will take place on 14 and 15 October 2026 in Hannover, Germany, alongside the annual WPK Wissenswerte conference on 15 and 16 October. NB: WPK Wissenwerte is the German equivalent of the ABSW.
The main topic of the conference will be “Science journalism for a world in crisis”.
With support from EurekAlert!, the ABSW's Lead Professional Development Partner, the ABSW is offering its members diversity scholarships to attend the ECSJ2026. The diversity scholarships cover the cost of attending the ECSJ2026, including registration fee, travel and accommodation. The diversity scholarships are for ABSW members only. Scroll down to find out more and apply.
ECSJ2026 Programme
Early bird registration will be open until September 30, so register soon to get the best rate. As the ABSW is an EFSJ member, you can claim the “association members” rate.
Tickets for October 14 (or combination tickets that include this date) will also give you access to the European Night, during which the European Science Journalist of the Year will be announced.
Find out more and register to attend
About the European Conference of Science Journalism (ECSJ)
The ECSJ is a conference for professional science journalists and related professionals that has been held every two years over the past decade. Previous ECSJs were organised by teams led by current and former board members of the European Federation for Science Journalism in Manchester (2016), Toulouse (2018), Trieste (2020), and Leiden (2022).
Diversity Scholarships
With support from EurekAlert!, the ABSW's Lead Professional Development Partner, the ABSW is offering its members diversity scholarships to attend the ECSJ.
The diversity scholarships are available to British citizens or those who have the right to work/study in the UK and are currently doing so. Applications are only open to those aged 18+. For student applicants, you need to be currently studying in higher education or undertaking further education towards a vocational qualification in journalism or media. You need to be a member of the ABSW to apply. You can, of course, join the ABSW in order to be eligible.
You will need to meet one of the following diversity criteria to apply:
- You are from a black and/or other minority group within the UK;
- You have a disability as defined in the UK Equality Act of 2010;
- You are a carer;
- Your home is in a region included in the 'most deprived 20%' of your government's index of multiple deprivation (IMD) database.
Applications can also be made by those currently suffering financial hardship, for whom attendance at the ECSJ will assist their future career and financial stability.
Please complete our application form by noon on Wednesday, 19 August 2026. You will receive an email confirmation of your application and will be informed whether or not you have been successful by Wednesday, 2 September 2026. If you are not successful, you will still be able to register to attend the ECSJ at early bird prices which are open until the end of September 2026.
Apply for a diversity scholarship
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