scientists with a proven track record in journalism—an intensive
seven-month *science journalism internship* at its headquarters in Cape
Town, South Africa.
The internship will start in *January 2013*. The successful applicant will
spend their time honing their journalism skills in Cape Town and at
Research Africa's sister offices in London, as well as go on a reporting
trip to an African country.The intern will work with Research Africa's
excellent editorial team which produces news and analysis on African
research funding and science trends on the continent.
Research Africa will cover the costs of travel to and from South Africa,
accommodation and a small stipend. Visa costs will be reimbursed if valid
receipts are submitted. The internship is funded by Canada’s International
Development Research Centre (IDRC) as one of their five science journalism
awards.
Applicants need to propose a short research project that they will carry
out during their internship. This should investigate a topical issue
related to the popularization of research in Africa. Applicants must also
submit their curriculum vitae, three recent articles (print or electronic)
and a letter of permission from their line manager confirming that they
would be allowed to take seven months off work (paid or unpaid leave).
Applicants should be mature, self-motivated and independent, with fluent
written and spoken English and a high degree of numeracy. They should be
computer literate. Competence in both PC and Mac environments is
recommended.
Please email application, including certified copies of academic degrees,
to *sjp@research-africa.net *with the subject line: Research Africa-IDRC
science journalism internship.
*Application Deadline: 20 November 2012.*
Research Africa is also offering a intensive seven-month *research*
*communication internship* at its headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa.
The internship will start in *January 2013*, and is open for a communicator
based at an African university, think tank or research institute. Suitable
applicants include press officers, research managers and outreach staff.
The successful applicant will get a deep understanding of how the media
works by assisting Research Africa's excellent editorial team. They will
write and research articles for the Research Africa newsletter about
academic life in African research institutions, as well as seek and test
strategies to popularise research, and the activities in various national
contexts that promote research and scientific communication.
Research Africa will cover the costs of travel to and from South Africa,
accommodation and a small stipend. Visa costs will be reimbursed if valid
receipts are submitted. The internship is funded by Canada’s International
Development Research Centre (IDRC) as one of their five awards in science
journalism.
Applicants need to propose a short research project that they will carry
out during their internship. This should investigate a topical issue
related to the popularization of research in Africa. Applicants must also
submit their curriculum vitae, recent examples of their communication work
(print or electronic), and a letter of permission from their line manager
confirming that they would be allowed to take seven months off work (paid
or unpaid leave). Applicants should be mature, self-motivated and
independent, with fluent written and spoken English and a high degree of
numeracy. They should be computer literate. Competence in both PC and Mac
environments is recommended.
Please email application, including certified copies of academic degrees,
to *sjp@research-africa.net* with the subject line: Research Africa-IDRC
research communication internship.
*
Application Deadline: 20 November 2012*
You can view the recently released Research Africa video clip on YouTube by
*clicking here*. Please feel free to share it with colleagues, friends,
research collaborators and partner institutions who wish to gain a visual
synopsis of the work that Research Africa is undertaking across the African
continent.
*Click here* to subscribe to the *Research Africa YouTube Channel*.
Remember to join our group on *Facebook*, follow us on *Twitter* , link to
our page on *LinkedIn* or subscribe to our channel on *YouTube*
Please feel free to forward this offer to all relevant colleagues at your
institution.
Kind Regards,
Shaun Stuart
*Research Africa
Marketing & Customer Care Manager*
