November 1, 2017
Japanese Travel Grants for Asia-Pacific Science Communicators Awarded
The 2018 National and Local Organizing Committee wanted the CAP 2018 Conference to provide a unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. Joint efforts between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and Japanese crowdfunding campaigns allowed supporting the attendance of participants from Asia-Pacific countries.
Twelve grants of 800USD and fifteen Registration Fee Waivers were awarded for eight countries: Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. The NAOJ and crowdfunding donors sought to award the next generation of science communicators and provide them with an opportunity for training during the CAP 2018 Conference. Winners were chosen based on their potential to make a difference in science communication in the region and whose work can impact the future of Astronomy dissemination and informal outreach in their local communities.
November 1, 2017
Japanese Travel Grants for Asia-Pacific Science Communicators Awarded
The 2018 National and Local Organizing Committee wanted the CAP 2018 Conference to provide a unique opportunity to promote the development and professionalization of science communication in the Asia-Pacific region. Joint efforts between the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) and Japanese crowdfunding campaigns allowed supporting the attendance of participants from Asia-Pacific countries.
Twelve grants of 800USD and fifteen Registration Fee Waivers were awarded for eight countries: Indonesia, India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal, Malaysia, Taiwan and Singapore. The NAOJ and crowdfunding donors sought to award the next generation of science communicators and provide them with an opportunity for training during the CAP 2018 Conference. Winners were chosen based on their potential to make a difference in science communication in the region and whose work can impact the future of Astronomy dissemination and informal outreach in their local communities.