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<center><h1>LBRY.Science Science Communication Initiative</h1></center>
<center>***Are you an avid science-communicator?***
***Are you creating a science-centric blog?***
***Do you want to help in the communication of science?***</center>

If you are shouting "yes!" to these questions, [LBRY.science](https://steemit.com/science/@jringo/welcome-to-lbry-science) needs your help:

[LBRY.science](https://steemit.com/science/@jringo/welcome-to-lbry-science) is looking to reward exceptional science communication efforts by sponsoring science-based blogs!

## Available funding slots for the month of December

There are 2 slots available for funding in December, worth $30 USD each.

## Payment methods

Payment will be made at the end of the month to the best 2 blog posts through either of the following methods:

1. Direct cryptocurrency with [LBRY Credits](https://lbry.com/)

2. Direct cryptocurrency with [GRC](https://gridcoin.us/)

## Process

1. Make a blog post about science

2. Share your post with the LBRY.Science community by posting it in the #LBRY-Science channel on the [Gridcoin Discord server](https://discord.gg/jf9XX4a).

3. At the end of the month, you will find out if you won our science communication reward.

4. You might even get a shoutout and hear your blog discussed on one of the LBRY.Science supported podcasts!

## Requirements

* Only one blog submission per person per month

* Your content must pass our review process

* If there are more than 2 blog posts which apply for sponsorship, your blog post will have to excel beyond the others in order to receive the science communication reward

## What We Look For In a Blog

* Is science-related
* Is hosted on a platform that is accessible by the general public without a pay-wall
* Contains information that is factual, properly sourced and obeys copyright laws
* Is unbiased, not political, not selling anything
* Draws the reader in
* Highlights a specialized or unique experience or knowledge-set, but communicates it in a relatable way
* Educates, but does not condescend
* Stimulates the reader's curiosity 

## Let us know!

Join the LBRY.Science community on the [Gridcoin Discord server](https://discord.gg/jf9XX4a) to learn more!