Scientific texts in a language appropriate for the lay public

• Grant number: 24/14833-9
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: November 01, 2024
• End date: October 31, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Agronomical Sciences - Agronomy - Soil Science
• Principal Investigator: Tiago Osório Ferreira
• Grantee: Juliana Ramiro
• Host Institution: CENTRO ESTUDOS CARBONO AGRICULTURA TROPICAL/USP
• Institution abroad: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ), Brazil
• Associated research grant: 21/10573-4 - Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture (CCARBON), AP.CEPID

Abstract

This project aims to enhance the communication of scientific findings to the public. A JC4 fellow will collaborate with scientists to create accessible scientific texts. The journalist will ensure the final versions of the website, eBooks, booklets, which encapsulate the state of the art and key research and innovation results of the CCARBON team, are comprehensible and engaging for an audience not directly involved in the agricultural sector.