The Media Fellows are given:

• An intensive briefing day of media advice from journalists and a freelance science writer
• The opportunity to be mentored by a professional news journalist for 3-6 weeks. Have a look at our current media hosts
• Experience finding and pitching stories, writing science news articles or producing science radio, podcast or television programmes
• The opportunity to attend the British Science Festival press launch and other UK press conferences
• The opportunity to work alongside over 100 members of the press in the British Science Festival Press Centre
• The opportunity to network with other researchers, journalists and science communicators
• Experience working to tight deadlines
• Insight into the news process and day-to-day life of journalists
• Continued support from the British Science Association with finding media opportunities and increasing your involvement with the media and public engagement
• Membership of the Media Fellowship alumni network

To know more about how it's like to be on a media outlet have a look at The Fellows webpage and at the scheme's impacts.

If you apply for the scheme, you are expected to meet the following dates:

18 March 2013  Applications' deadline

1 May 2013 All applicants are notified about the outcome of their application

5 June 2013 Briefing/ training day, London

July - September 2013 3-6 weeks placements, booked according to the media host and the Fellow availability

5 September 2013 (tbc) British Science Festival media launch, London

7-12 September 2013 Fellows attend the British Science Festival, in Newscastle, as a representative of their media host organisation 

11 October 2013 Deadline for placement report

29 October 2013 Debriefing day, London

Steps to apply for a Media fellowship:

1. Learn more about the scheme
2. Check if you are eligible
3. Prepare your application - top tips and advice
4. Send us your online application and your employer's letter of support by 18 March