Try your hand at science journalism
The British Science Association (BSA) is
inviting applications for its 2010 Media Fellowship scheme, which
provides scientists with an opportunity to gain first-hand
experience of how science is reported.
The fellowships are intended to create greater
awareness and understanding of the workings of the media among
practising scientists, social scientists, clinicians and
engineers.
Successful applicants spend three to eight
weeks on a summer placement working with a national press,
broadcast or internet journalist. The aim is to equip scientists
with the skills to communicate their research to the public and to
colleagues. Fellows learn to work within the conditions and
constraints of the media to produce accurate and well-informed
pieces about developments in science. Previous hosts have included
The Guardian, Nature, BBC News and the
Times.
The application process is now open for summer
2010 placements. Details about the scheme,
including an application form, can be found on the British Science
Association website. The deadline for applications is 2 March
2010.