Taking care for cells
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Journalists from any European country (and Israel)
and working for any of the print or broadcast media
can apply, including freelancers. They must be
professional journalists with an experience of at
least two years. Scientific background is not
required, and generalists with an interest in
research are encouraged to apply. Preference will
be given to broadcast or print journalists with staff or
editorial position and freelancers, although science
illustrators and photographers will be considered.
English is the lingua franca in all laboratories
involved in the programme and is thus the official
programme language. Reasonable competence in
English is mandatory. Knowledge of biological
principles and methods is not essential. However,
because the purpose of the programme is to offer a
novel experience, journalists with recent advanced
degrees in biology or extensive laboratory training
are not encouraged to apply. Staff seniority is not a
criterion.
Selection of the candidates is based on the
information provided in a detailed application form
and various criteria, such as the need to consider a
wide spread of nationalities and the relative benefits
of the experience for each applicant.
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