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AAN Journalism Fellowship Award

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Winners to Attend 2009 AAN Annual Meeting in Seattle

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is seeking journalists who exemplify excellence in medical, health, and science reporting to apply for the 12th Annual AAN Journalism Fellowship Award.

The AAN recognizes the important contributions made by members of the news media who help raise the public’s awareness of neurologic disorders through print, broadcast, and online news stories regarding advancements in neurologic research.

Winners will receive special recognition, airfare, and hotel with a five-night maximum stay to attend the 2009 AAN Annual Meeting in Seattle.

The AAN Annual Meeting will take place April 25–May 2, 2009, and provides an in-depth look at the latest advances in research and treatment options for neurologic disorders including Alzheimer’s disease, autism, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. More than 10,000 neurologists are expected to attend and more than 2,000 abstracts of research will be presented.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the following:

1. Written expression of interest (no more than 500 words)
2. A resume (include contact information)
3. Three print, broadcast, or online news clips on a neurology-related topic or any medical/science topic that covers advances in research, treatment, or care of neurologic conditions. Materials may be part of a series. Audio or broadcast clips must have a total running time of less than 30 minutes. Materials or stories included in any AAN publications are prohibited.
4. A nominating letter from a senior editor, news director, or producer.

There is no submission fee.

Eligibility

Any reporter, writer, producer, or editor from a recognized print, broadcast, or online new publication is eligible to apply for the AAN Journalism Fellowship Award.  Members of the AAN who can provide these credentials are also eligible to apply.  Materials must be published or broadcasts between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2008. 

Past recipients of the AAN Journalism Fellowship Award are not eligible to apply.

Judging Criteria

Judges may select up to two award recipients. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, aptitude, accuracy, and significance to the area of neurology. Judges will also consider the journalist’s background, interest, and overall career contributions to neurology-related topics.

Applications may be sent through the mail or email using the following information:

Rachel Seroka
American Academy of Neurology, Journalism Fellowship Award

1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116-2311

rseroka(AT)aan.com

Application Deadline: Friday, January 9, 2009