UMass Chan Medical School media fellowship
UMass Chan Medical School’s award-winning media fellowship offers print, broadcast and digital journalists the opportunity to immerse themselves for two full days in a leading academic biomedical research institution, gaining access to our leaders and faculty as you develop story ideas, contacts, and a greater context for cutting-edge medicine and science reporting.
Overnight accommodations are available and all meals are provided.
2025 UMass Chan Media Fellowship: Worcester, March 19-21, 2025
UMass Chan Medical School will host reporters interested in health and science during 2025 UMass Chan media fellowship March 19-21, 2025. The fellowship is an opportunity for journalists to spend two full days with UMass Chan’s leaders and faculty. Reporters will get an inside look at the institution’s biomedical research, connect with experts and gain valuable insight to help shape future stories.
UMass Chan will cover the costs for hotels and meals. Please note that attendees are responsible for their own travel to and from our Worcester campus.
The deadline to apply for the media fellowship is Dec. 20, 2024. Any questions, please email Sarah Willey: sarah.willey@umassmed.edu
We offer a rare opportunity for journalists to . . .
- Immerse themselves in the commonwealth’s only public medical school
- Dedicate two thought-provoking days to learning, with no deadlines to meet!
- Come face-to-face with top researchers, clinicians, and leaders.
- Generate innovative story ideas and cultivate new contacts close to home to better cover a wide variety of medical and science stories.
- Gain hands-on experience in a working research lab and in a professional simulation learning center.
- Recharge professionally.
- Network with other journalists.
- Gain a deeper understanding of relevant and important science and medical issues.
What we ask of you . . .
- You must have the permission of your bosses to attend.
- Consider all sessions to be on background, unless otherwise noted.
- Bring your curiosity, desire to learn, and a general interest in covering science, medical and health-related topics.
- Complete an application.
What we offer your bosses . . .
- A rare opportunity for valued employees to participate in professional development – at no cost to you or your company.
- Learning and access that will distinguish your coverage on a wide variety of medical and science stories.
- Just two days away from the newsroom - a brief investment of time that will reinvigorate your employee, strengthen their dedication and improve future performance.