MBL Logan Science Journalism Program 7 MBL Street Woods Hole, MA 02543 (508) 289---7423 dkenney@mbl.edu www.mbl.edu/sjp

2017 Logan Science Journalism Program Fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory

Biomedical Hands---On Research Course Application

Deadline: March 1, 2017 Applications must be complete and received by this date to be considered.

The MBL Logan Science Journalism fellowships enable journalists to actively participate in research and discovery in biomedical science. Hands---on laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and discussions are the centerpieces of the Biomedical Hands---On Research Course. Working closely with scientists, fellows are exposed to the fundamental techniques and concepts of cell and molecular biology that underlie many approaches to modern---day biomedical research. The interaction between journalists and scientists in this program is a two---way street—journalists gain insight to the process of scientific inquiry and scientists get a deeper understanding of science reporting. Another benefit for journalists is sharing the fellowship experience with colleagues from other regions, nations, and branches of the media.

Biomedical Hands--On Research Course FellowshipsMBL, Woods Hole, Massachusetts May 30 --- June 8, 2017

This intensive course is designed to introduce journalists to research techniques used throughout basic biomedical science. The main emphasis is on hands-on activities; for example, fellows will use state-of-the-art instrumentation to image living cells; purify proteins; and conduct genetic analyses. In addition to spending time at the lab bench, fellows will discuss topics with scientists ranging from biology "brush-up" to the culture and politics of science. At the end of the course, fellows will interpret and present some of their laboratory data to their colleagues at a mini-symposium.

Chicago FellowshipsJune 11-14, 2017

New in 2017: Up to six fellows will be selected to spend an additional four days in Chicago after their Woods Hole course. The 2017 Chicago Fellows will interact with researchers affiliated with The Microbiome Center, a unique partnership based at the University of Chicago that seeks to define how microbial populations operate across all kinds of living systems. Through special access to scientists and their research facilities, the Chicago Fellows will gain a comprehensive understanding of the major advances and outstanding challenges in microbiome research today. Applicants who wish to be considered for a Chicago Fellowship should check the relevant box on the application form.

Eligibility A limited number of fellowships are available. Applicants must be professional science journalists, editors, or producers with at least three years experience. A basic knowledge of biological principles and methods is advantageous, but is not essential. Applications from minority group members are encouraged.

Program Staff Biomedical Hands--‐On Research Course Directors: Dr. Charles “Brad” Shuster, New Mexico State University; Dr. Phong Tran, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Journalism Advisor: Robin Marantz Henig, author and contributing writer, New York Times Magazine and immediate past president, National Association of Science Writers. Administrative Director: Diana Kenney, MBL; Program Assistant: Pamela Wilmot, MBL.

Support Financial support for fellows includes the cost of the laboratory course, tuition, housing, me a l s , a n d transportation to a nd fr om W ood s Hol e and Chicago. Fellows from other countries will be partly responsible for fellowship taxes for foreign nationals.

Families Fellows are discouraged from bringing their families to Woods Hole. Family activities and resources are limited in Woods Hole in late May/early June.

Language Requirement Fellows from outside the United States may be accepted into the program. However, English is the language of the program. Therefore, competence in conversational and written English is required.

Application Process and Deadline One electronic copy of the application form and supplemental material must be submitted and received in Woods Hole no later than March 1, 2017. The applications will be reviewed by the Logan Science Journalism Program Selection Committee, which is composed of senior members of the scientific and science journalism communities. Notification of selection will be made in April.

The Logan Science Journalism Program at the MBL is sponsored by:

• George and Helen H.B. Logan• Friends and Alumni of the Science Journalism Program• Golden Family Foundation• Howard Hughes Medical Institute• Irving Weinstein Foundation, Inc.• Ross Foundation• Waksman Foundation for Microbiology

Contact Diana Kenney, Administrative DirectorLogan Science Journalism Program Marine Biological Laboratory 7 MBL Street Woods Hole, Massachusetts 02543---1015 www.mbl.edu/sjp Tel: (508) 289---7423 E---mail: dkenney@mbl.edu

APPLICATION Logan Science Journalism Program at the MBL

--7 MBL Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543- 1015 PHONE: (508) 289---7423

Applications must be received no later than March 1, 2017. Please type or print (legibly, in ink).

1. ❏ I am a new applicant ❏ I am an SJP alumnus/ae (Year of fellowship )

❏ I am applying for the Biomedical Hands---On Course Fellowship (May 30-June 8, 2017 in Woods Hole, Mass.)

❏ In addition to this course, I am applying for a Chicago Fellowship (June 11-14, 2017)

2. Name M/F

3. Present Position

4. Business Address

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5. Home Address

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6. Education (name, location, major, year)

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7. Employment (beginning with present position)

Organization Dates Position Immediate Supervisor

8. Major Publications, Fellowships, or Awards (attach additional pages, if necessary)

9. (Optional) I am a member of the following minority group:❏ African American ❏ Hispanic ❏ Native American ❏ Asian

10. In addition to the SJP application form, applicants must submit the following supplemental material (oneelectronic copy of each, identified by section A---E.)

A. Statement (not to exceed 1,000 words) describing your journalistic experience and professionalgoals, and explaining how this fellowship will benefit your career. (To be provided by all applicants.)

B. A list of science courses taken after high school and a brief description of any science laboratoryor research experience you have had. (To be provided by all applicants.)

C. Four samples of your science writing or editing. Samples must be in English and submitted asPDFs. At least two samples should have been published within the last two years. Do not send works---in---progress or other unpublished works or elaborate presentations such as complete books, newspapers, magazines, or scrapbooks. Broadcast samples should be 30 minutes or less. Editors or broadcast directors should include brief descriptions of their involvement with each story. (To be provided by all applicants.)

D. A brief statement describing your proficiency in English. (To be provided by all applicants whosefirst language is not English.)

E. Two confidential letters of recommendation, mailed or e---mailed by the evaluators directly to theLogan Science Journalism Program at the MBL (dkenney@mbl.edu), no later than March 1. Where possible, one letter should be from a current or recent supervisor of your professional work. Please indicate below the names, affiliations, and telephone numbers of those who will be submitting letters on your behalf. (To be provided by all applicants.)

I submit this information in connection with my application for a Logan Science Journalism Fellowship, with the understanding that the number and selection of fellows and their final acceptance to the program lie entirely within the discretion of the Logan Science Journalism Program Selection Committee and the Marine Biological Laboratory. I authorize the MBL to share this information with the Logan Science Journalism Selection Committee.

Signature Date The Marine Biological Laboratory does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual or affectional preference, or handicap, in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in, any of its programs or activities.

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