The Council of Science Editors (CSE) is a dynamic community of editorial professionals dedicated to the responsible and effective communication of science. Its mission is to serve editorial professionals in the sciences by creating a supportive network for career development, providing educational opportunities, and developing resources for identifying and implementing high-quality editorial practices.
The CSE Scholarship Program supports scientific publishing, editing, and writing professionals with the following benefits:
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- Complimentary registration to the Annual Meeting
- Complimentary Worldwide Membership for one year
- Complimentary registration to participate in any one Virtual Short Course
- A mentor paired through the CSE Mentorship Program
Early career professionals are encouraged to apply, especially those who have been in the industry 0-5 years. Membership in CSE is not required for applying. Those who are selected will be encouraged to join and participate in a CSE Committee and/or contribute an article to Science Editor.
Additionally, qualified applicants not selected for the scholarship may be offered either a complimentary Worldwide Flex membership or 50% off a Worldwide membership. Those selected will be encouraged to join a CSE committee and/or contribute an article to Science Editor.
Know of a deserving scholarship recipient? Provide them with details and encourage them to apply! Applications will be open again in fall 2022. All applications will be reviewed by the CSE Membership Committee.
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- Applicants who thoroughly and clearly address all questions will be scored higher than those who do not.
- Clarity of ideas and perceived enthusiasm will reflect positively on the candidate.
- Applicants with specific goals on how CSE will impact their professional growth will be scored higher than those with vague ideas.
Interested in supporting the development of early career professionals? Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
Previous CSE Scholarship Recipients
2024
Zarafsha Ahmed
2023
Karen Kinman
2022
Charlene Chuquillanqui, Sarah Frances Gordon, Christine Watt
2021
Simona Fernandes, Kevin Jewett, Nwoko El-shama, Katie Rogers, Kesiah Stoker, Grace Taylor
2020
Amy King, Rosanna Vail, Annie Yueh
2019
Christine Melchione, Anip Joshi, Kayla R. Zehr
2018
Daralynn Pilkie, Karma Tenzin and Nikhil Thangiah
2017
Heather DiAngelis, Andrew Mataya, Farah Qaiser
2016
Rahul K. Arora, Sheryl Vaz, Julie Vo
2015
Brittany White, Mariah Hanley, Rhea Williams
2014
Silvia Elena Buntinx, Kimberly Rosenfield, Erin Russell
2013
Elizabeth Gebhardt, Michelle Liew, Sarah Tipsin
2011
Lohfa Bali Chirdan, Bhawan Singh Gharti Magar