Top Tips
Before you complete the British Science Association Media Fellowships application form, you may find it useful to read these top tips. The application form contains a number of questions and the tips below may be useful as you fill in the form. You might also like to consider the selection process.
Detailing your first degree, subsequent and present employment
It is best if you describe what you did and what you worked on, as opposed to just listing your job title, place of work and funding body. Write in full sentences. Explain your area of research in layman's terms, without detailing any specifics such as equipment used. Refrain from using any jargon or acronyms unless explained.
Brief details of no more than 5 significant publications or other evidence of professional competence
List any publications, including journal and title of paper.
Describe any involvement you have had in communicating science to a general audience, including details of any courses attended
Highlight any science communication experience you have had, be it radio interviews, presenting to school children or writing articles. Explain what you liked about it and whether you found it challenging.
How do you see your career progressing in the next 5 years?
It would be interesting to hear about where you see yourself heading, whether you'll stay in your field or move into science communication full time.
Why are you applying for a Media Fellowship and what might you learn from the experience?
Think about how you would personally benefit from taking part in the scheme. Describe what you want to learn and give examples of how the Fellowship might be beneficial; again use full sentences.
How might you ensure your colleagues/department benefit from your Fellowship placement?
Think about how you could share your learning. What practical steps could you take to widen the group of people benefitting from your Fellowship.
Describe an experience you have had with the media
This could be, for example, an interview with a journalist or feedback you have had from a media story. Describe what happened, what you liked or didn't like about it and what you learnt from the experience. It could be a positive or negative experience. It is OK if you haven't had any experience of the media; you could write about your personal view on science in the media.
Special requests
If there are any reasons why relocating for the duration of your placement might be difficult, you can state them. Also, should you have a preference for a particular media type, e.g. television, you can state this as well. We cannot guarantee to accommodate your requests should you be offered a Fellowship.
The online application process for 2010 is open between 4 January- 2 March. Sign up to receive e-lerts about the Media Fellowships scheme.
Detailing your first degree, subsequent and present employment
It is best if you describe what you did and what you worked on, as opposed to just listing your job title, place of work and funding body. Write in full sentences. Explain your area of research in layman's terms, without detailing any specifics such as equipment used. Refrain from using any jargon or acronyms unless explained.
Brief details of no more than 5 significant publications or other evidence of professional competence
List any publications, including journal and title of paper.
Describe any involvement you have had in communicating science to a general audience, including details of any courses attended
Highlight any science communication experience you have had, be it radio interviews, presenting to school children or writing articles. Explain what you liked about it and whether you found it challenging.
How do you see your career progressing in the next 5 years?
It would be interesting to hear about where you see yourself heading, whether you'll stay in your field or move into science communication full time.
Why are you applying for a Media Fellowship and what might you learn from the experience?
Think about how you would personally benefit from taking part in the scheme. Describe what you want to learn and give examples of how the Fellowship might be beneficial; again use full sentences.
How might you ensure your colleagues/department benefit from your Fellowship placement?
Think about how you could share your learning. What practical steps could you take to widen the group of people benefitting from your Fellowship.
Describe an experience you have had with the media
This could be, for example, an interview with a journalist or feedback you have had from a media story. Describe what happened, what you liked or didn't like about it and what you learnt from the experience. It could be a positive or negative experience. It is OK if you haven't had any experience of the media; you could write about your personal view on science in the media.
Special requests
If there are any reasons why relocating for the duration of your placement might be difficult, you can state them. Also, should you have a preference for a particular media type, e.g. television, you can state this as well. We cannot guarantee to accommodate your requests should you be offered a Fellowship.
The online application process for 2010 is open between 4 January- 2 March. Sign up to receive e-lerts about the Media Fellowships scheme.
