The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing is dedicated to improving the quality and quantity of science news reaching the public. It supports individuals in science writing through educational programs, grants, and fellowships. The Brinson Foundation aims to support educational, public health, and scientific research initiatives through philanthropy.
The grant program provides fellowships to working journalists and students with exceptional talent enrolled in graduate-level science writing programs. This includes writing about science, medicine, health, technology, and the environment aimed at the general public. It honors the contributions of science writers Rennie Taylor and Alton Blakeslee by fostering the next generation of science writers and is supported by The Brinson Foundation as well as a special bequest from the American Tentative Society.