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SHRMLABS BWCC STARTUP TRACK TECH COMPETITION

Application Deadline: January 15 2024 11:59 PM (EST)

LOCATION: USA

SHRMLabs’ Better Workplaces Challenge Cup (BWCC), powered by SHRM, is a global competition in search of the most innovative and game-changing ideas and solutions that are solving for the workplaces’ most critical challenges. Does your solution have what it takes?  

ELIGIBILITY:

Company must be an early-stage startup in the workplace tech, HR tech, Future of Work, or Human Capital Services market.

Company must be a for-profit company established with a management team and public-facing website.

Company must be able to convey a business model and demonstrate traction, engagement, and adoption metrics.

Company cannot have raised more than $5 million in total outside funding at the time of the application.

Company cannot have earned more than $5 million in revenue at the time of the application.

Workplace solution must directly contribute to better workplaces.

BENEFIT:

Exposure throughout the competition in front of the largest HR network in the world, SHRM’s 325,000+ members across 165 countries who impact the lives of 235 Million global workers and their families.

An expenses paid trip for two (2) representatives to SHRM’s Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, IL on June 23-26, 2024.

A fully sponsored branded booth space in the SHRMLabs Workplace Innovation Zone at SHRM’s Annual Conference Expo hall floor.

A $50,000 cash prize.

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THE KSJ FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline:  January 15, 2024.

LOCATION: USA

The Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program at MIT supports a global community of dedicated and thoughtful journalists specializing in science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is designed to recognize journalists from around the world who demonstrate a high level of professional excellence and accomplishment as well as a long-term commitment to their craft. Journalists from all countries compete on an equal basis and are encouraged to apply.

Be full-time journalists, whether on staff or freelance. Part-time writers or producers are not eligible.

Have at least three consecutive years of experience covering science, health, technology and environmental reporting.

Be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators, filmmakers, or photojournalists. This includes work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and digital media.

Applicants must not have completed a fellowship of four months or longer during the two years prior to applying for the Knight Science Journalism Fellowship.

BENEFIT:

Fellows receive a $85,000 stipend paid out in installments over 9.5 months

Relocation allowance

Basic health insurance for each fellow and their family

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