Science ​Communication ​Fellowship

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The Fellowship

The UCI School of Physical Sciences Science ​Communication Fellowship advances the ​school’s mission to communicate science ​effectively using a wide variety of media and ​platforms.


One fellow will be selected from each ​department in the School of Physical Sciences. ​Each fellowship may be renewed quarterly, as ​determined by engagement in fellowship and ​communication efforts. The program will ​enhance the Physical Sciences ​Communications & External Relations Office by ​advancing its mission to communicate the ​school’s research to diverse audiences.


Program Expectations

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  • Produce at least one written article per month. Writing can include ​anything from a human-interest story to a press release for newly ​published research, and can range from 300-1500 words.
  • Contribute original content to social media channels in your department.
  • Develop engaging graphics, videos and other visual elements that may be ​used for social media channels, websites or other platforms.
  • Participate in weekly content strategy planning sessions with the Physical ​Sciences communications team.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Finish year with a communications portfolio including design collateral, ​social media examples and published writing.
  • Work on creative projects with the support of a professional ​communications team.

Time Commitment: Average of 10 hours a week

Award Amount: $1,000 per month

About Us

The UCI School of Physical Sciences Communications and External Relations team is ​responsible for publicizing the school and its strategic priorities to internal and external ​audiences. We partner with faculty and researchers to promote their work through news ​releases, events and digital and print platforms. Our office provides resources and guidance ​on marketing best practices, websites, graphic design, media relations and more.

Tatiana Overly

Director of Communications ​& External Relations

Lucas Joel

Senior Science Writer

What We Do

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Social ​media & ​websi​te

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Media ​relati​ons

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science

writing​ a​nd communicat​ion

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Br​anding

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Event ​publ​icity

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Newsletter

Gulnaz ShalgumbayevaEarth System Science

Alice Vo

Mathematics

Hana Schiff

Physics & Astronomy

Rain Talosig

Chemistry

Apply Now!

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The 2024-2025 Application is open ​until September 3, 2024 at 5 p.m. PT.

Interested graduate students must submit a ​completed application, along with a CV and two ​writing samples (professional or academic) that you ​feel best represent your writing ability. If you are ​selected, you must obtain approval to participate in the ​fellowship from your faculty advisor and the ​department graduate vice-chair.

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Questions? Email us at physicalsciences@uci.edu

164 Rowland Hall

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, CA 92697-4675