If you do, and have a minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience, then why not apply for the British Science Association Media Fellowships 2010

Experience first hand how science is reported by spending 3-8 weeks with a national press, broadcast or internet journalist on a summer placement, working with them to produce accurate, well informed news pieces about developments in science.

Return to work more confident and aware about the media world and develop writing skills that could make journal articles and funding applications easier and more concise.

You are eligible to apply for the scheme if you:
are a scientist, clinician, social scientist or engineer
are a resident of the UK
work at any level in an academic or research institution, industry, civil service or any other similar organisation

‘This was by far the most interesting and informative thing I have done in my academic career.' 2009 Fellow

Previous hosts have included The Guardian, Nature, BBC News and The Times.
For details about the scheme, including an online application form, visit
http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/mediafellows
Application deadline: 2 March 2010