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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
EICOS, the European Initiative for Communicators of Science,
again invites journalists from european countries into its
''Hands-on Laboratory''and to the ''Extended Assignments''.
The programme is aimed at journalists with a wide range of
backgrounds and interests who wish to gather first-hand experience of techniques of molecular biology, to discuss their wider implications for the society with researchers, to gain contacts for future stories, and to meet colleagues from different media and different countries.
At the heart of the programme is the ''Hands-on Laboratory'', conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Goettingen, Germany.
Journalists spend eight days working with scientists on actual projects, using state-of-the-art molecular biology methods. During evening events, journalists are encouraged to discuss issues of public understanding of science with researchers and with their colleagues. A social programme provides opportunities to enjoy Goettingen and its surroundings.
The next ''Hands-on Laboratory'' will take place from April 24th to May 1st 1999.
Following the ''Hands-on Laboratory'' journalists are encouraged to spend up to two weeks in an ''Extended Laboratory Assignment'' in which they are invited into selected laboratories of the Max Planck Institute in Goettingen as well as other leading research institutions in Europe.
All costs of the programme, including board and travel of the journalists are borne by EICOS.
Professional journalists from any European country (including Israel) and working for any print or electronic media can apply, including freelancers. Scientific background is not required, and generalists with an interest in research are also encouraged to apply. Reasonable competence in English is, however, mandatory, as all activities are caried out in English.
Deadline for application: February 1st 1999.
Application form and further information:
Dorothee Wegener
Forum fuer Wissenschaft und Technik
Koenigsallee 9
D-37081 Goettingen
Tel.: (++49)-551/5472732, Fax: (++49)-551/5472727
e-mail: wegener@fwt.de
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Biology, Chemistry, Information technology, Media and communication sciences
transregional, national
Miscellaneous scientific news/publications
German
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