Dear all

Are you interested in gaining experience in working with the Media? If so then this opportunity could be exactly what you are after and may even help in your communication skills and career development. To quote from previous STFC supported Media Fellows

Professor Simon Redfern- University of Cambridge

“I have ended up recommending the Science Media Fellowship scheme to many that have wanted to learn more. In an age when, as scientists, we are scrutinised over our efforts in make an impact, it provides an active researcher with the tools and links that enable those efforts to really do what they should. I have just finished working on a large grant proposal. For the first time, the “pathways to impact” section was something of a breeze to compose”

Dr Natalie Starkey- Open University

“I’m not joking when I say that the British Science Association Media Fellowship is one of the best things I’ve ever done. I enjoyed the challenge of doing something that was so different to my normal day job in the lab”.

The BSA Media Fellowships 2015

The Media Fellowship scheme provides a unique opportunity for practising scientists, clinicians and engineers to spend three to six weeks working at a media outlet, such as the Guardian, the Times, or the BBC.

Every year up to ten Media Fellows are mentored by professional journalists and learn how the media operates and reports on science, how to communicate with the media and to engage the wider public with science through the media.

After their media placement Fellows attend the British Science Festival in September, which provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside a range of media organisations from all over the UK in our dedicated Press Centre. The Festival also offers opportunities to learn from a wide range of public engagement activities and network with academics, journalists and science communicators.

Applications are open until 3 April 2015.

In order to apply, you must complete the form on the BSA website, as well as provide a letter of support from your employer to say they are happy to release you to take part in the Fellowship. STFC will be supporting up to two Fellowships this year.

The British Science Association believes that science should be a part of – rather than set apart from – society and culture, and is owned by the wider community. Our programmes encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with science, become ambassadors for science, and ultimately to be empowered to challenge and influence British science – whether they work in science or not.

For further details please contact

Anna Perman
Communities Manager
British Science Association
Wellcome Wolfson Building
165 Queen’s Gate
London
SW7 5HD

T: +44 (0)20 7019 4955
E:anna.perman@britishscienceassociation.org
Website: www.britishscienceassociation.org
Twitter: @BritSciAssoc
Facebook: /BritishScienceAssociation
or
Neville Hollingworth
STFC, Public Engagement Team
T 01793 442175
E: neville.hollingworth@stfc.ac.uk