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Media Fellowships Positions in British Science Association, London

He British Science Association Media Fellowships Are Intended To Create A Greater Awareness And Understanding Of The Workings Of The Media Among Practising Scientists, Social Scientists, Clinicians And Engineers.
10 Media Fellows Spend 3 To 8 Weeks Working With A National Press, Broadcast Or Internet Journalist Learning To Work Within The Conditions And Constraints Of The Media To Produce Accurate And Well Informed Pieces About Developments In Science And Then Attend The British Science Festiva

Scholarship Application Deadline: March 19, 2011

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Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism 2011-2012, USA: Environmental Journalism

The fellowships are a nine-month academic program that allows eligible professional journalists to acquire knowledge necessary to cover the environment more effectively and enrich the public’s understanding of this crucial subject. The Scripps fellows audit classes, conduct in-depth research, and reflect on critical questions without the pressure of deadlines.
With seminars and field trips, the program brings participants together with leading environmental specialists. This helps journalists better understand key environmental issues, but it also helps the scientific community better understand the media and the way journalists work.
The Ted Scripps Fellowships program covers tuition and fees. In addition, for the 9-month, 2011-2012 academic year, a $50,000 stipend will be paid. Employers are strongly encouraged to continue benefits, including health insurance.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 March 2011

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Spring 2011 Jefferson Fellowships, USA

The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media of cultures, issues and trends in the Asia Pacific region, broadly defined as Asia, the Pacific Islands and the United States. The Fellowships provide U.S. and Asia Pacific journalists with an opportunity to broaden their understanding of Asia Pacific issues and build a professional network through one week of dialogue with professional colleagues and experts at the East-West Center, followed by a two-week study tour to cities in Asia or the U.S. Funding for the program is provided through a grant from the Freeman Foundation of Stowe, Vermont.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 26 January 2011

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