IIASA is now accepting applications for our Summer 2017 Science Communication Fellowship.

The fellowship begins on 24 May and ends on 31 August 2017. The fellowship covers the cost of travel to Vienna from the awardee’s home, and a modest stipend to offset living expenses during the period of the fellowship.  

The Science Communication Fellow will gain experience in communicating complex systems science for a general audience, through a variety of platforms including blogs, website content, and articles for our magazine, Options. The science communication fellow will work as part of the IIASA Communications department, assisting with a variety of tasks including editorial work, website maintenance, media relations, event coverage, social media, and other communication activities. 

The Science Communication Fellow will also work closely with participants in the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP), producing several pieces of work covering research from the program.

Eligibility:

·        A Bachelor's or equivalent degree in science or journalism, and/or current student or graduate of a science journalism program

·        Applicants from all countries are welcome. However, IIASA gives priority to citizens or residents of countries in which IIASA has a National Member Organization. We encourage applications from developing countries.

Qualifications:

·        Experience writing about science for the general public, via blogs, newspapers, university web sites, or other outlets

·        Experience with or interest in social media, video, photography, or other multimedia is a plus

·        Written and oral fluency in English and proven ability to understand complex scientific research.

Full details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found here.