DOCUMENTARY APPLICATION

The Sloan Science Prize in Documentary provides $100,000 to support the development and production of nonfiction work that showcases subjects in science and technology. Applications close September 30th. Have questions about the application or prizes? Check out the FAQ here.

Application for The Sloan Science Prize in Documentary

First Name

Last Name

Affiliation (if any)

Link (as applicable)

Short Bio

Free Response Questions

Tell us about your previous work. What is your experience with science and technology as a creator, storyteller, researcher, or engineer? What work have you done that speaks to these themes? Why are you interested in telling stories with these themes?

What do you think about YouTube and the future of media? Generally and as it pertains to your career.

How would the Sloan Science Prize benefit you? What would it allow you to do that you might not be able to otherwise?

Proposal

Prompt: Write a 2-page (single spaced) description of your proposed project. The proposal will be judged based on the creativity of the project, feasibility of the project, focus on science and technology as a theme, and potential impact. See FAQ for more information.

Proposal

The proposal should have the following structure:

1 page describing the project. What story do you want to tell? What theme(s) will it explore? What format will it have? Be sure to include the number of videos produced and where they will be shared.
Half a page describing why this project is exceptional (or why no one except you could make it). What special skills or perspective do you bring? Where did this idea come from, and why are you motivated to make it?
Half a page describing the timeline and feasibility of the project. This section should speak to your scientific expertise, expertise as a storyteller and creator generally, and expertise as a YouTube or TikTok creator specifically. If your project involves resources that are not currently in place (for example building a major engineering project, assembling a production team, or launching a YouTube channel), be sure to include these aspects in your plan. This section is particularly important for applicants who do not have a scientific background or do not have an established audience as a video creator. How will you make sure this project is successful?