The British Science Association has recently announced an extension to the deadline for its Media Fellowships scheme. You can now apply at any time up to the 24th March. More details below:
If you or a scientist you know, would like to learn what it’s like to be a science journalist then apply for a British Science Association Media Fellowship.
The Media Fellowships create a greater awareness and understanding of the workings of the media among practising scientists, clinicians, social scientists and engineers.
Experience first-hand how science is reported by spending 3-8 weeks with a national press, broadcast or internet journalist such as the Guardian, Nature or BBC, working with them to produce accurate, well informed news pieces about developments in science.
Come away better equipped to communicate your research to the public and your colleagues. Learn to work within the constraints of the media and develop writing skills that could make journal articles and funding applications easier and more concise.
You are eligible to apply for the scheme if you:
- are a scientist, clinician, social scientist or engineer
- have a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience in your field
- have a UK work contract until Dec 2011 (or June 2012 if you are not a UK citizen)
- work at any level in an academic or research institution, industry, civil service or any other similar organisation.
For details about the scheme, including an online application form, visit: www.britishscienceassociation.org/mediafellows